Olumiant (baricitinib): Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects скачать в хорошем качестве

Olumiant (baricitinib): Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Olumiant is an oral tablet used to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, a type of hair loss called severe alopecia areata, and COVID-19 in certain hospitalized adults. It was first approved by the FDA in 2018. Learn more: https://www.drugs.com/olumiant.html 0:22 How it works 0:47 Dosage 0:54 Side effects This medication is a Janus kinase, or JAK, inhibitor. It works by targeting specific enzymes involved in the signaling pathways that lead to inflammation and immune dysregulation in various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This dampens the overactive immune response seen in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, COVID-19, and alopecia areata. Studies have also demonstrated anti-viral activity of Olumiant. Olumiant tablet is taken by mouth once daily. The dosage depends on your health conditions. The most common side effects of Olumiant are cold sores, nausea, shingles, and cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat. It also increases the risk of serious infections, blood clots, and certain cancers. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider. References: 1. Drugs.com. Updated Dec 2024. Olumiant: Package Insert / Prescribing Info. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/pro/olumiant.html 2. Olumiant [package insert]. Updated Nov 2024. Eli Lilly and Company. Retrieved from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed... To learn more about any medication, or medical treatment, visit https://www.drugs.com —— Follow Drugs.com: Facebook:   / drugscom   Twitter (X):   / drugscom   Instagram:   / drugs.com_official   TikTok:   / drugs.com_official   Pinterest:   / drugscom   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.drugs.com/newsletters/ —— About Drugs.com: Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products. Find helpful tools, wallet size personal medication records, mobile applications and more.