Baricitinib
Information about Baricitinib
Baricitinib Uses
Baricitinib is used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How Baricitinib works
Baricitinib is an Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Common side effects of Baricitinib
Upper respiratory tract infection, Nauseaasdfasd, Herpes virus infection
Available Medicine for Baricitinib
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 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 among others.
- 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.