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Olumiant 4mg Tablet

by Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
Baricitinib (4mg)

₹21144

Olumiant 4mg Tablet

Introduction to Olumiant 4mg Tablet

Olumiant 4mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another drug. The tablets can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take them 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. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.

The most common side effects of Olumiant 4mg Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea, and viral infection. You may also get cold sores, feeling of sickness, or have symptoms of a cold like stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat. There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall. These need urgent medical attention. If you have concerns regarding side effects, talk to your doctor.

You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs. Olumiant 4mg Tablet can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (e.g., chickenpox, measles or flu). This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you&rsquore pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk. Your doctor may need to examine you on a regular basis.

Safety Advice for Olumiant 4mg Tablet

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Consuming alcohol with Olumiant 4mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

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Olumiant 4mg 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.

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Olumiant 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Olumiant 4mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

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Olumiant 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Olumiant 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Olumiant 4mg Tablet is recommended.<BR>Olumiant 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.

How Olumiant 4mg Tablet works

Olumiant 4mg Tablet is Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.

How To Use Olumiant 4mg Tablet

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

Benefits Of Olumiant 4mg Tablet

  • Olumiant 4mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

Side Effects Of Olumiant 4mg Tablet

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Nausea
  • Herpes virus infection
  • Cold sores
  • Viral infection
  • Sore throat

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FAQ's on Olumiant 4mg Tablet

Can I take Olumiant if I have liver problems?

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

What is Olumiant used for?

Olumiant is approved for use in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the patient does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.

Can Olumiant cause cancer?

Olumiant may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

Can Olumiant cause infections?

Olumiant is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.

How long does it take for Olumiant to start working?

Olumiant usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.

Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Olumiant?

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

If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take Olumiant?

No, you should not take tocilizumab along with Olumiant. Olumiant affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity-affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.

Prescription Required

Olumiant 4mg Tablet

by Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
Baricitinib (4mg)

₹21144

Olumiant 4mg Tablet

Olumiant 4mg Tablet

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