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Barikind 4 Tablet 14.0 tablets in 1 bottle

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Barikind 4 Tablet is a product of Mankind Pharma Ltd

Composition: Baricitinib (4mg)

Pack of 14 tablet

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All Details About Barikind 4 Tablet

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

Description:

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

Barikind 4 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 Barikind 4 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 Barikind 4 Tablet, your doctor may advise blood tests, and you should not take Barikind 4 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.


Barikind 4 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. Barikind 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Barikind

  • 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 Barikind 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Barikind 4 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Barikind 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Barikind 4 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Barikind 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Barikind 4 Tablet is not recommended for adult patients with patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Barikind 4 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Barikind 4 Tablet is recommended.
Barikind 4 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 Barikind 4 Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before starting Barikind 4 Tablet. This is done because, in some cases, Barikind 4 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Barikind 4 Tablet. Although Barikind 4 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 Barikind 4 Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Barikind 4 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 Barikind 4 Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Barikind 4 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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