
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Olumiant
(baricitinib)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Rheumatoid arthritis Baricitinib is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have responded inadequately to, or who are intolerant to one or more disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Olumiant may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate. Atopic Dermatitis Olumiant is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adult and paediatric patients 2 years of age and older who are candidates for systemic therapy. Alopecia areata Baricitinib is indicated for the treatment of severe alopecia areata in adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Baricitinib is indicated for the treatment of active juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more prior conventional synthetic or biologic DMARDs: Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (polyarticular rheumatoid factor positive [RF+] or negative [RF-], extended oligoarticular), Enthesitis related arthritis, and Juvenile psoriatic arthritis. Baricitinib may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
baricitinib
Category
Immunosuppressants
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V.
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