Olumiant 4mg Tablet 7

Olumiant 4mg Tablet 7 is used for the following:

• Treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis

• Managing COVID-19 in hospitalised patients needing oxygen

• Treatment of severe alopecia areata

• Reducing inflammation in autoimmune conditions

• Helping patients who haven't responded to other therapies

• Managing joint pain and swelling in adults

• Preventing progression of joint damage

• Improving physical function in rheumatoid arthritis patients

• Controlling cytokine storms during severe infections

• Supporting respiratory function in COVID-19 patients

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• You can take this medicine with or without food.

• If you have difficulty swallowing, mix the tablet with water and drink immediately.

• Take the medicine at the same time each day.

• Do not crush or chew the tablet.

• Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place.

• Consult your doctor if you have questions about using this medicine.

Olumiant 4mg Tablet 7 is taken orally.

Olumiant 4mg Tablet 7 contains baricitinib (4 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• JAK Enzyme Inhibition: Baricitinib blocks specific enzymes called Janus kinases (JAK1, JAK2, and JAK3) that play a crucial role in inflammation and immune responses in your body.

• Cytokine Signalling Reduction: By inhibiting JAK enzymes, this medicine disrupts the signalling pathways of various cytokines (proteins that regulate immune responses) and growth factors, thereby reducing inflammation levels in your body.

• Anti-inflammatory Action: Through its effects on JAK enzymes, baricitinib decreases the inflammatory processes that contribute to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and severe alopecia areata.

• Viral Control: In COVID-19 management, it may help prevent viral entry into cells and limit viral replication, thus controlling the progression of infection.

• Store this medication at temperatures below 30°C.

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture.

• Store in the original packaging to protect from environmental exposure.

• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package.

• For rheumatoid arthritis management: Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), walnuts, and olive oil, which may help reduce joint inflammation alongside your medicine.

• Consider gentle, regular exercise like swimming or walking to maintain joint mobility and muscle strength, which can complement the effects of baricitinib in managing inflammatory conditions.