Barikind 4 Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Barikind 4 Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Barikind 4 Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

MRP: ₹ 420
Packing: 14.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Baricitinib (4mg)
Brand: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Description

Barikind 4 Tablet is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults
Barikind 4 Tablet may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another drug
The tablets can be taken with or without food, and it’s best to take them at the same time each day
Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you’re taking
You should use it as your doctor tells you to
Don’t stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.
The most common side effects of Barikind 4 Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea, and viral infection
You may also get cold sores, feel sick, or have symptoms of a cold like stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat
There are other less common side effects, some serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall
These need urgent medical attention
If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.
You may need blood tests before you’re given this medicine, and you shouldn’t start taking it if you have any infection
Make sure you talk to your doctor before beginning 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
Barikind 4 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 (such as chickenpox, measles, and flu)
This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old, and you shouldn’t use it if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk
Your doctor may need to examine you regularly.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Barikind 4 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Barikind 4 Tablet is recommended. Barikind 4 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.
Kidney:	UNSAFE: Barikind 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.^Barikind 4 Tablet is not recommended for adult patients with patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Driving:	SAFE: Barikind 4 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Barikind 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Barikind 4 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Barikind 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Janus kinase inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative

Uses of Barikind 4 Tablet

In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by a coronavirus strain named SARS-CoV2
The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others
Barikind 4 Tablet helps alleviate these symptoms but must be used only under medical supervision.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Barikind 4 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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