
Baritor2 mg
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Tablet
Baricit 2 mg is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.
JAKs are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor interactions on the cellular membrane to influence cellular processes of hematopoiesis and immune cell function.
Within the signaling pathway, JAKs phosphorylate and activate Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STATs) which modulate intracellular activity including gene expression.
Baricit 2 mg modulates the signaling pathway at the point of JAKs, preventing the phosphorylation and activation of STATs.
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult dose | The recommended dose of Baricit 2 mg is 2 mg once daily | It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with Methotrexate or other Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS). Baricit 2 mg can be given orally with or without food |
| Pediatric Use | The safety and effectiveness of Baricit 2 mg in pediatric patients have not been established | |
| Geriatric Use | Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection | |
| Hepatic Impairment | No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment | |
| Renal impairment | Baricit 2 mg is not recommended for use in patients with estimated GFR of less than 60 mL/min/I .73 m2 |
What is Baricit 2 mg used for?
Baricitinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist therapies. Limitation of Use: Use of Baricitinib in combination with other JAK inhibitors ... Read moreBaricitinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severely activ…
What is the dosage of Baricit 2 mg?
Adult dose: The recommended dose of Baricitinib is 2 mg once daily. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with Methotrexate or other Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS). Baricitinib can be given orally with or without food.Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Baricitinib in pediatric patients have not been established.Geriatric Use: Because elderly patients are more …
What are the side effects of Baricit 2 mg?
The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occurring in 2% of patients treated with Baricitinib monotherapy or in combination with conventional synthetic DMARDs were increased LDL cholesterol (33.6%), upper respiratory tract infections (14.7%) and nausea (2.8%).
Who should not take Baricit 2 mg?
Anemia: Avoid initiation or interrupt Baricitinib in patients with hemoglobin less than 8 g/dL. Lymphopenia: Avoid initiation or interrupt Baricitinib in patients with an Absolute Lymphocyte Count less than 500 cells/mm3. Neutropenia: Avoid initiation or interrupt Baricitinib in patients with an Absolute Neutrophil Count less than 1000 cells/mm3.
What precautions should be taken with Baricit 2 mg?
Serious Infections: Avoid use of Baricitinib in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Tuberculosis: Baricitinib should not be given to patients with active TB. Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Consider the risks and benefits of Baricitinib treatment prior to initiating therapy in patients with a known malignancy other than a successfully treated n…
Is Baricit 2 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
It is not known if Baricitinib will harm an unborn baby. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, advice an Baricitinib treated woman not to breastfeed.
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