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Baricax 4mg Tablet is a product of Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Baricitinib (4mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Baricax 4mg Tablet

Description:

Baricax 4mg Tablet is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults.

Baricax 4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another drug. It can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Don’t stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.


The most common side effects of Baricax 4mg Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea, and viral infection. You may also get cold sores, feel sick, or have symptoms of a cold, like a stuffy nose, sneezing, and a sore throat. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.


Earlier starting Baricax 4mg Tablet, your doctor may advise blood tests, and you should not take Baricax 4mg Tablet if you have an active infection. Inform your doctor if you ever have tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs.


Baricax 4mg Tablet can increase your risk of infections or worsen existing ones, so avoid contact with people who have contagious illnesses like chickenpox, measles, or flu. This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only if your doctor believes the benefits outweigh the risks. Regular check-ups with your doctor may be necessary while on this treatment.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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. Baricax 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Baricax

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
  • Nausea
  • Herpes virus infection

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Baricax 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Baricax 4mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Baricax 4mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Baricax 4mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Baricax 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Baricax 4mg Tablet is not recommended for adult patients with patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Liver
CAUTION
Baricax 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Baricax 4mg Tablet may not be recommended in patients with severe liver disease due to lack of information and research. Therefore, it is important to consult the doctor.

FAQs:

Can I take Baricax 4mg Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before starting Baricax 4mg Tablet. This is done because, in some cases, Baricax 4mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Baricax 4mg Tablet. Although Baricax 4mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, it should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Do I need to do any investigations before starting Baricax 4mg Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Baricax 4mg Tablet or while taking it. Blood tests are done 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 4mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Baricax 4mg Tablet, as using this medicine may make an existing infection worse.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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