Baricitinib
Information about Baricitinib
Baricitinib Uses
Baricitinib is used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How Baricitinib works
Baricitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that inhibits the activity of selective JAK1 and JAK2 enzymes, which interfere with the JAK-STAT signaling pathway (a chain of protein-cell interactions, involved in processes such as immunity, cell division, cell death, and tumor formation).
Common side effects of Baricitinib
Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Headache
Available Medicine for Baricitinib
BarinatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹210 to ₹4192 variant(s)
BaricaxDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹285 to ₹4252 variant(s)
BarijakCipla Ltd
₹6311 variant(s)
BarilupLupin Ltd
₹308 to ₹4612 variant(s)
CovnibTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1231 variant(s)
BarikindMankind Pharma Ltd
₹4202 variant(s)
OlumiantEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹8200 to ₹211442 variant(s)
Expert advice for Baricitinib
- Baricitinib is used alone or in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts or cholesterol level.
- Baricitinib can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
- Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.