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Olumiant 4mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Olumiant 4mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.

Olumiant 4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another drug. It can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Don’t stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.


The most common side effects of Olumiant 4mg Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea, and viral infection. You may also get cold sores, feel sick, or have symptoms of a cold, like a stuffy nose, sneezing, and a sore throat. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.


Before starting Olumiant 4mg Tablet, your doctor may advise blood tests, and you should not take Olumiant 4mg Tablet if you have an active infection. Inform your doctor if you ever have tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs.


Olumiant 4mg Tablet can increase your risk of infections or worsen existing ones, so avoid contact with people who have contagious illnesses like chickenpox, measles, or flu. This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only if your doctor believes the benefits outweigh the risks. Regular check-ups with your doctor may be necessary while on this treatment.


Uses of Olumiant Tablet

Benefits of Olumiant Tablet

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Olumiant 4mg Tablet helps manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by reducing inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness, leading to improved mobility and daily comfort. As a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, it targets the underlying immune response that causes joint damage, helping to slow disease progression. By preserving joint function and reducing flare-ups, Olumiant 4mg Tablet enhances the quality of life, allowing individuals to stay active, independent, and free from the limitations of RA. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it prevents future harm and improves your symptoms.

Side effects of Olumiant Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Olumiant

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
  • Nausea
  • Herpes virus infection

How to use Olumiant Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Olumiant 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Olumiant Tablet works

Olumiant 4mg Tablet works by blocking certain enzymes called JAK1 and JAK2. These enzymes help send signals in the body that control immune responses, cell growth, and inflammation. By blocking them, Olumiant 4mg Tablet helps reduce inflammation and overactive immune reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Olumiant 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olumiant 4mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olumiant 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Olumiant 4mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Olumiant 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Olumiant 4mg Tablet is not recommended for adult patients with patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olumiant 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Olumiant 4mg Tablet is recommended.
Olumiant 4mg Tablet may not be recommended in patients with severe liver disease due to lack of information and research. Therefore, it is important to consult the doctor.

What if you forget to take Olumiant Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Olumiant 4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor may order regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, and cholesterol level.
  • Before starting treatment with this medication, your doctor may order a TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Janus kinase inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Olumiant with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

Sir/Ma'am, I feel pain in the heel of both the legs especially when I get up from the bed in the morning. After walking couple of steps, it goes away. there is no bone problem reported in the Xray report. Please guide me what could be the reason?
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
This is the test for rheumatoid arthritis
What is gatheya. What is it solution
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
It is supposed to be Rheumatoid Arthritis

FAQs

Can I take Olumiant 4mg Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before starting Olumiant 4mg Tablet. This is done because, in some cases, Olumiant 4mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Olumiant 4mg Tablet. Although Olumiant 4mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, it should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Do I need to do any investigations before starting Olumiant 4mg Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Olumiant 4mg Tablet or while taking it. Blood tests are done to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol), or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Olumiant 4mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Olumiant 4mg Tablet, as using this medicine may make an existing infection worse.

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References

  1. Baricitinib [Prescribing Information]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2022. [Accessed 16 Oct. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link
  2. Baricitinib [Prescribing Information]. Indianapolis, Indiana: Lilly USA; 2018. [Accessed 16 Oct. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

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