Baricax 2mg Tablet

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

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Composition FOR Baricax 2mg Tablet

Baricitinib(2mg)

food interaction for Baricax Tablet

alcohol interaction for Baricax Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Baricax Tablet

lactation interaction for Baricax Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Baricax 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None

CAUTION

Consuming alcohol with Baricax 2mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

SAFE

Baricax 2mg 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.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Baricax 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Baricax 2mg Tablet

Baricitinib(2mg)

Baricax tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

How baricax tablet works

Baricax 2mg Tablet 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 baricax tablet

Upper respiratory tract infection, Nausea, Herpes virus infection, Cold sores, Viral infection, Sore throat

SUBSTITUTES FOR Baricax Tablet

3 Substitutes

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Expert advice FOR Baricax Tablet

Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts or cholesterol level.
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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Baricax 2mg Tablet

Baricitinib

Q. Can I take Baricax 2mg Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet. This is done because in some cases Baricax 2mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet. Although, Baricax 2mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Q. Can Baricax 2mg Tablet cause cancer?

Baricax 2mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

Q. Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Baricax 2mg Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order 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 Baricax 2mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet, as using Baricax 2mg Tablet may make an existing infection worse.