
Olumiant 2mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Baricitinib (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Olumiant 2mg Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, helping to decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Olumiant 2mg Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor 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.
Directions for Use
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 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Olumiant 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).
Quick Tips
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.