Olumiant® Tablets for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Olumiant is baricitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor used for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and severe alopecia areata. It may also be used in certain hospitalized adults with COVID-19, as directed by official labeling. You can get Olumiant® with US delivery from Canada, even without insurance. This page explains what it is, who it’s for, how to use it, and how to access it through YouDrugstore.

What Olumiant Is and How It Works

This medicine blocks parts of the JAK pathway that drive inflammation. By reducing overactive immune signaling, it can ease swollen, painful joints in rheumatoid arthritis and help scalp hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata. In some hospitalized adults with COVID-19, this therapy may be used with standard care to help improve clinical outcomes as described by regulators.

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Olumiant tablets are taken by mouth and work systemically. Baricitinib is mainly removed by the kidneys, and your prescriber may order lab tests before and during treatment. Do not start if you have signs of a serious infection. Avoid live vaccines during therapy.

Who It’s For

This treatment is approved for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying therapies. It is also approved for adults with severe alopecia areata. In some regions, it may be used for hospitalized adults with COVID-19 who require oxygen or more intensive respiratory support under labeled guidance.

People with active serious infections, untreated tuberculosis, or very low blood counts should not start until cleared by a clinician. Those with a history of blood clots, cardiovascular risk factors, or certain cancers should discuss risks and benefits carefully.

Learn about related conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alopecia Areata, and Covid 19. You can also browse our Immunology category.

Dosage and Usage

Follow the exact directions on your prescription label. For rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata, the usual dose is once daily. Prescribers often start at 2 mg once daily and may adjust based on response and tolerability. For hospitalized adults with COVID-19, a once-daily regimen is used for a limited duration per label.

Swallow tablets whole with water. Take at the same time each day, with or without food. If you also take other medicines, your prescriber may advise spacing certain agents. Do not combine with other potent immunosuppressants unless specifically directed by your healthcare professional.

If questions arise about timing or administration, consult the official Patient Information or your prescriber. Never change your dose on your own.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine is available as oral tablets. Commonly published strengths include 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg. Availability may vary by market and stock. Packaging sizes are typically monthly quantities, though prescribers may authorize different amounts.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, take it when you remember the same day. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. Consistency helps your clinician evaluate how well the treatment works.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at room temperature in the original container. Keep dry, away from excess heat and light, and out of reach of children and pets. For travel, carry the labeled bottle in your hand luggage with a copy of your prescription. Bring a current medicines list and allow extra time for security screening. Close the cap tightly after each use.

Benefits

This therapy can reduce joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis, helping daily function over time. In severe alopecia areata, it may increase scalp hair coverage when continued as prescribed. In eligible hospitalized adults with COVID-19, it may help improve outcomes when used alongside standard treatments. Individual responses vary, and ongoing monitoring is important.

Side Effects and Safety

• Upper respiratory symptoms
• Nausea or abdominal discomfort
• Headache or fatigue
• Acne or rash
• Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Increased cholesterol on labs

Serious risks can include severe infections, tuberculosis reactivation, blood clots, heart-related events, certain cancers, gastrointestinal perforation, and significant changes in blood counts or liver tests. Seek urgent care for chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, fever, or persistent cough. Your clinician may perform baseline and periodic bloodwork and screen for TB and hepatitis per guidelines.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Avoid use with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or potent immunosuppressants unless your specialist directs otherwise. Live vaccines should not be given during therapy; discuss vaccine plans before starting. Probenecid and other strong OAT3 inhibitors can raise baricitinib exposure. Tell your healthcare professional about all prescription, OTC, and herbal products, including anticoagulants, to review overall bleeding or clotting risks. Alcohol should be used cautiously if you have liver disease.

What to Expect Over Time

Symptoms may ease gradually with steady daily use. Your clinician will track changes in pain, stiffness, function, and, for alopecia areata, hair coverage. Lab tests help ensure safe continuation. If benefits do not outweigh risks, your prescriber may adjust the plan. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice; discuss any concerns during follow-up.

Compare With Alternatives

Other approved options for rheumatoid arthritis include targeted synthetic or biologic agents. Once-daily tofacitinib XR, available as Xeljanz® XR, is another JAK pathway therapy. Injectable tumor necrosis factor inhibitors like Humira® are also widely used. Your prescriber will match therapy to your disease activity, history, and safety profile.

Pricing and Access

We offer transparent listings and current availability. You can review Olumiant Canadian pricing on this page and compare options. Many patients pay cash; cash pricing for Olumiant varies by strength and quantity.

Our team can help you understand coverage documents your plan may request. If paying out of pocket, you can also explore the cost of baricitinib under your prescriber’s guidance. For coupons and seasonal offers, see our Promotions page.

Olumiant price without insurance differs by supply size; we display the latest figures before checkout. Orders placed here are fulfilled by our Canadian pharmacy and Ships from Canada to US to your address after prescription review.

Availability and Substitutions

Stock can vary by strength and pack size. If a selected option is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative in the same class or a different category. We cannot guarantee restock dates, but we update product pages as inventory changes.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This therapy may suit adults with active rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to other DMARDs, adults with severe alopecia areata, and certain hospitalized adults with COVID-19 per label. It may not be appropriate if you have active serious infections, severe uncontrolled liver disease, or profoundly low blood counts. Tell your clinician about clot history or cancer risk.

For budgeting, consider longer supplies if your prescriber agrees, which can reduce per-tablet costs. Set refill reminders so you do not miss doses. If you’re comparing options, discuss the Cost of Olumiant versus other therapies and whether monitoring expenses apply. We use encrypted checkout to protect your information.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Treatment goals: What symptoms should improve first?
• Dose plan: How will you monitor efficacy and safety?
• Labs and screening: Which tests and how often?
• Vaccines: Which should I receive before starting?
• Infections: What warning signs require urgent care?
• Risks: How do clot and cancer risks apply to me?
• Alternatives: What options exist if response is limited?

Authoritative Sources

Manufacturer Prescribing Information

FDA DailyMed: Olumiant

Health Canada Drug Product Database

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