Uses of Baricit 2

Rheumatoid arthritis

Side effects of Baricit 2

Nausea
Upper respiratory tract infection

How to use Baricit 2

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. Baricit 2 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Baricit 2 works

Baricit 2 is Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.

Quick Tips

Baricit 2 is used alone or in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
It may take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts or cholesterol level.
Baricit 2 can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

SAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Baricit 2 does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Baricit 2 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Baricit 2 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Baricit 2 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
UNSAFE – Kidney: Baricit 2 is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Baricit 2 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Baricit 2 is recommended.\nBaricit 2 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.