This makes it effective in the treatment of certain autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis.
Participants were between the ages of 10 to 30.
Among them, 60 patients received baricitinib, while the remaining 31 participants received a placebo.
In doing so, it addresses the root cause of the disease, he said.
This is still about five years away.
What Else Can Baricitinib Be Used For?
It may be used off-label for conditions likeinflammatory bowel diseaseand variousdermatological conditions.
Baricitinib works by blocking these JAK enzymes, changing how cells in the immune system communicate with each other.
It is still authorized for use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Once everything is approved, the specialty pharmacy will contact you to arrange medication pickup or drop-off.
Experts think actual treatment is about five years away.
In the meantime, baricitinib has FDA clearance for treating rheumatoid arthritis, alopecia areata, and COVID-19.
2023;389(23):2140-2150. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2306691
Eli Lilly.What is Olumiant?
National Library of Medicine: DailyMed.Olumiantbaricitinib tablet, film coated[drug label].
Eli Lilly.FDA approves OLUMIANT (baricitinib) 2-mg tablets for the treatment of adults with moderately-to-severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
Eli Lilly.Olumiant for alopecia areata.
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