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Olumiant

baricitinib · Tablet, Film Coated

Prescription NDA TE AB RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Olumiant
Generic name
baricitinib
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Eli Lilly and Company
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
3
Packages
5
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Baricitinib 1 mg/1 2047241 —
Baricitinib 2 mg/1 2047241 —
Baricitinib 4 mg/1 2047241 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
8

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

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Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Janus Kinase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 15 members
Janus Kinase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 15 members

Regulatory status

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Application number
207924
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
May 31, 2018
Sponsor
ELI LILLY AND CO
Products on application
3
Submissions recorded
7
Products approved under application 207924.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
207924-001 OLUMIANT TABLET BARICITINIB Prescription AB RLD
207924-002 OLUMIANT TABLET BARICITINIB Prescription AB RLD
207924-003 OLUMIANT TABLET BARICITINIB Prescription AB RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8420629 March 10, 2029 001 No U-247 June 20, 2018
8420629 March 10, 2029 002 No U-247 October 26, 2020
9737469 November 2, 2031 001 No U-3500 January 9, 2023
11806555 November 2, 2031 001 No U-3500 November 21, 2023
9737469 November 2, 2031 002 No U-3500 January 9, 2023
11806555 November 2, 2031 002 No U-3500 November 21, 2023
9737469 November 2, 2031 003 No U-3500 January 9, 2023
11806555 November 2, 2031 003 No U-3500 November 21, 2023
8158616 May 31, 2032 001 Yes June 20, 2018
8158616 May 31, 2032 002 Yes October 26, 2020
8158616 May 31, 2032 003 Yes May 26, 2022
11045474 November 30, 2032 001 No U-3372 May 26, 2022
9089574 November 30, 2032 001 No U-3372 May 26, 2022
11045474 November 30, 2032 002 No U-3372 May 26, 2022
9089574 November 30, 2032 002 No U-3372 May 26, 2022
9089574 November 30, 2032 003 No U-3372 May 26, 2022
11045474 November 30, 2032 003 No U-3372 May 26, 2022

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 207924.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved June 30, 2026 Standard
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved June 13, 2022 Priority
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved May 10, 2022 Priority
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved December 2, 2021 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved July 8, 2020 Standard
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved October 8, 2019 Standard
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved May 31, 2018 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · July 10, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · July 10, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · June 15, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · June 14, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 11, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 10, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · December 7, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · December 7, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 9, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · July 9, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · October 10, 2019
  • 0 · Original application · July 5, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · June 1, 2018
  • 0 · Original application · June 1, 2018

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260630). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260630

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS, MORTALITY, MALIGNANCY, MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS (MACE), and THROMBOSIS WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS, MORTALITY, MALIGNANCY, MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS (MACE), and THROMBOSIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased risk of serious bacterial, fungal, viral and opportunistic infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB). Interrupt treatment with OLUMIANT if serious infection occurs until the infection is controlled. OLUMIANT should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis. Test for latent TB before and during therapy, except for COVID-19; treat latent TB prior to use. Monitor all patients for active TB during treatment, even patients with initial negative, latent TB test. ( 5.1 ) Higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death with another Janus kinase inhibitor (JAK) vs. TNF blockers in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. ( 5.2 ) Malignancies have occurred in patients treated with OLUMIANT. Higher rate of lymphomas and lung cancers with another JAK inhibitor vs. TNF blockers in RA patients. ( 5.3 ) Higher rate of MACE (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) with another JAK inhibitor vs. TNF blockers in RA patients. ( 5.4 ) Thrombosis has occurred in patients treated with OLUMIANT. Increased incidence of pulmonary embolism, venous and arterial thrombosis with another JAK inhibitor vs. TNF blockers. ( 5.5 ) SERIOUS INFECTIONS Patients treated with OLUMIANT are at risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. If a serious infection develops, interrupt OLUMIANT until the infection is controlled. Reported infections include: Active tuberculosis, which may present with pulmonary or extrapulmonary disease. OLUMIANT should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis. Patients, except those with COVID-19, should be tested for latent tuberculosis before initiating OLUMIANT and during therapy. If positive, start treatment for latent infection prior to OLUMIANT use. Invasive fungal infections, including candidiasis and pneumocystosis. Patients with invasive fungal infections may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease. Bacterial, viral, and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens. The risks and benefits of treatment with OLUMIANT should be carefully considered prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection. Patients should be closely monitored for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with OLUMIANT including the possible development of tuberculosis in patients who tested negative for latent tuberculosis infection prior to initiating therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. MORTALITY In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor comparing another Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, a higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, was observed with the JAK inhibitor [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. MALIGNANCIES Lymphoma and other malignancies have been observed in patients treated with OLUMIANT. In RA patients treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)) was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS In RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor treated with another JAK inhibitor, …

Recent Major Changes

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Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) 06/2026

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OLUMIANT ® is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor indicated for: the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more TNF blockers. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized adults requiring supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or ECMO. ( 1.2 ) the treatment of adult patients with severe alopecia areata. ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis OLUMIANT ® (baricitinib) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. Limitations of Use : Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.2 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) OLUMIANT is indicated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults requiring supplemental oxygen, non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). 1.3 Alopecia Areata OLUMIANT is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe alopecia areata. Limitations of Use : Not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants.

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administration Instructions : See the full prescribing information for recommended evaluations and immunizations prior to treatment. ( 2.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis and Alopecia Areata: Avoid initiation or interrupt OLUMIANT in patients with anemia (hemoglobin <8 g/dL), lymphopenia (ALC <500 cells/mm 3 ) or neutropenia (ANC <1000 cells/mm 3 ). ( 2.1 , 2.5 , 5.9 ) COVID-19: Avoid initiation or interrupt OLUMIANT in patients with lymphopenia (ALC <200 cells/mm 3 ) or neutropenia (ANC <500 cells/mm 3 ). ( 2.1 , 2.5 , 5.9 ) Recommended Dosage : Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) OLUMIANT may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic DMARDs. ( 2.2 ) COVID-19: 4 mg once daily for up to 14 days. ( 2.3 ) Alopecia Areata: 2 mg once daily. Increase to 4 mg once daily, if the response to treatment is not adequate. ( 2.4 ) For patients with nearly complete or complete scalp hair loss, with or without substantial eyelash or eyebrow hair loss, consider treating with 4 mg once daily. ( 2.4 ) Reduce the dose to 2 mg once daily when an adequate response has been achieved. ( 2.4 ) Dosage Modifications in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment, or Cytopenias See the full prescribing information for dosage modifications by indication. ( 2.5 , 2.6 , 5.9 ) 2.1 Recommended Evaluations and Immunization Prior to Treatment Initiation Prior to OLUMIANT treatment initiation, consider performing the following evaluations: Active and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection evaluation – OLUMIANT should not be given to patients with active tuberculosis (TB). If latent infection is positive in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata, consider treatment for TB prior to OLUMIANT use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Viral hepatitis screening in accordance with clinical guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Complete blood count – Assess baseline values and verify whether treatment can be initiated: - In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata, OLUMIANT initiation is not recommended in patients with an absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) <500 cells/μl, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1000 cells/μl, or hemoglobin level <8 g/dL. - In patients with COVID-19, OLUMIANT initiation is not recommended if the ALC is <200 cells/μl or if the ANC is <500 cells/μl. Monitor complete blood counts during treatment and modify dosage as recommended [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . Baseline hepatic and renal function – Assess baseline values and monitor patients for laboratory changes. Modify dosage based on hepatic and renal impairment, and laboratory abnormalities [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata, update immunizations in agreement with current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] . 2.2 Dosage Recommendations in Rheumatoid Arthritis The recommended dosage of OLUMIANT is 2 mg once daily orally, with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . An alternative administration for patients unable to swallow tablets may be used [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.8 )] . OLUMIANT may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic DMARDs. 2.3 Dosage Recommendations in COVID-19 The recommended dosage of OLUMIANT for adults is 4 mg once daily orally, with or without food, for 14 days or until hospital discharge, whichever occurs first. An alternative administration for patients unable to swallow tablets may be used [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.8 )] . 2.4 Dosage Recommendations in Alopecia Areata The recommended dosage of OLUMIANT is 2 mg once daily orally, with or without food. Increase to 4 mg once daily if the response to treatment is not adequate. For patients with nearly complete or complete scalp hair loss, with or without substantial eyelash or e …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS OLUMIANT is available as debossed, film-coated tablets: 1 mg tablet contains a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface, is very light pink, round, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “1” on the other. 2 mg tablet contains a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface, is light pink, oblong, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “2” on the other. 4 mg tablet contains a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface, is medium pink, round, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “4” on the other. Tablets: 4 mg, 2 mg, 1 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity : Serious reactions have been reported. Discontinue OLUMIANT if a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs. ( 5.6 ) Gastrointestinal Perforations : Monitor patients who may be at increased risk and evaluate promptly new onset of abdominal symptoms. ( 5.7 ) Hypoglycemia in Patients with Diabetes : Consider increased monitoring of blood glucose; advise patients with diabetes to notify their healthcare provider if they develop signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia. ( 5.8 ) Laboratory Abnormalities : Monitor for changes in lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, liver enzymes, and lipids. ( 5.9 ) Vaccinations : Avoid use with live vaccines. ( 5.10 ) 5.1 Serious Infections Serious and sometimes fatal infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens have been reported in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving OLUMIANT. The most common serious infections reported with OLUMIANT included pneumonia, herpes zoster, and urinary tract infection [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, esophageal candidiasis, pneumocystosis, acute histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, cytomegalovirus, and BK virus were reported with OLUMIANT. Some patients have presented with disseminated rather than localized disease, and were often taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Avoid use of OLUMIANT in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating OLUMIANT in patients: with chronic or recurrent infection who have been exposed to tuberculosis with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata, closely monitor for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with OLUMIANT. Interrupt OLUMIANT in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata, if the patient develops a serious infection, an opportunistic infection, or sepsis. A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with OLUMIANT should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated, the patient should be closely monitored, and OLUMIANT should be interrupted if the patient is not responding to therapy. Do not resume OLUMIANT until the infection is controlled. In patients with COVID-19, monitor for signs and symptoms of new infections during and after treatment with OLUMIANT. There is limited information regarding the use of OLUMIANT in patients with COVID-19 and concomitant active serious infections. The risks and benefits of treatment with OLUMIANT in COVID-19 patients with other concurrent infections should be considered. Tuberculosis Evaluate patients for active infection prior to administration of OLUMIANT. OLUMIANT should not be given to patients with active TB. Test patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata for latent tuberculosis. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or alopecia areata and latent tuberculosis (TB) should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before initiating OLUMIANT. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of OLUMIANT in patients with a history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection. Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient. During OLUMIANT use, monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients w …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Mortality [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Gastrointestinal Perforations [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Hypoglycemia in Patients with Diabetes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Laboratory Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials (≥1%) are: Rheumatoid Arthritis : upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), nausea, herpes simplex, and herpes zoster. ( 6.1 ) COVID-19: increases of liver enzymes, thrombocytosis, creatine phosphokinase increases, neutropenia, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and urinary tract infection (UTI) ( 6.1 ) Alopecia Areata : URTIs, headache, acne, hyperlipidemia, creatine phosphokinase increase, UTI, liver enzyme elevations, folliculitis, fatigue, lower respiratory tract infections, nausea, genital Candida infections, anemia, neutropenia, abdominal pain, herpes zoster, and weight increase ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not predict the rates observed in a broader patient population in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis The safety of OLUMIANT was evaluated in six randomized double-blind placebo-controlled studies (three Phase 2, three Phase 3) and a long-term extension study in patients with moderately to severely active RA. Patients were randomized to placebo (1070 patients), OLUMIANT 2 mg (479 patients), or baricitinib 4 mg (997 patients). Patients could be switched to baricitinib 4 mg from placebo or OLUMIANT 2 mg from as early as Week 12 depending on the study design. All patients initially randomized to placebo were switched to baricitinib 4 mg by Week 24. During the 16-week treatment period, adverse events leading to discontinuation of treatment were reported by 35 patients (11.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 17 patients (12.1 per 100 patient-years) with OLUMIANT 2 mg, and 40 patients (13.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with baricitinib 4 mg. During 0 to 52-week exposure, adverse events leading to discontinuation of treatment were reported by 31 patients (9.2 per 100 patient-years) with OLUMIANT 2 mg, and 92 patients (10.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with baricitinib 4 mg. Overall Infections – During the 16-week treatment period, infections were reported by 253 patients (82.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 139 patients (99.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with OLUMIANT 2 mg, and 298 patients (100.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with baricitinib 4 mg. During 0 to 52-week exposure, infections were reported by 200 patients (59.6 per 100 patients-years) treated with OLUMIANT 2 mg, and 500 patients (55.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with baricitinib 4 mg. In the 0 to 52-week exposure population, the most commonly reported infections with OLUMIANT were viral upper respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, and bronchitis. Serious Infections – During the 16-week treatment period, serious infections were reported in 13 patients (4.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 5 patients (3.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with OLUMIANT 2 mg, and 11 patients (3.7 per 100 patient-years) treated with …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS In patients taking strong Organic Anion Transporter 3 (OAT3) inhibitors (e.g., probenecid) the recommended dosage should be reduced. ( 2.7 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Strong OAT3 Inhibitors Baricitinib exposure is increased when OLUMIANT is co-administered with strong OAT3 inhibitors (such as probenecid), hence the dosage of baricitinib should be reduced by half the recommended dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 7.2 Other JAK Inhibitors or Biologic DMARDs OLUMIANT has not been studied in combination with other JAK inhibitors or with biologic DMARDs [see Indications and Usage ( 1.1 , 1.2 )] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Hepatic Impairment : Not recommended in patients with RA or AA and severe hepatic impairment. OLUMIANT has not been studied in patients with COVID-19 and severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.5 , 8.6 ) Renal Impairment : Not recommended in COVID-19 patients with eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73m 2 , who are on dialysis, have ESRD, or acute kidney injury. OLUMIANT is not recommend in patients with RA or AA with eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73m 2 . ( 2.6 , 8.7 ) Pregnancy : Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. ( 8.1 , 8.3 ) Lactation : Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on the findings from animal reproduction studies, OLUMIANT may cause fetal harm during pregnancy. Available data from clinical trials and postmarketing case reports with OLUMIANT exposure in pregnancy are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are no human data on chronic baricitinib exposure throughout pregnancy. There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with rheumatoid arthritis in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations) . Consider the risks and benefits with chronic use of OLUMIANT during pregnancy. In animal embryo-fetal development studies, oral baricitinib administration to pregnant rats and rabbits at exposures equal to and greater than approximately 11 and 46 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 4 mg/day, respectively, resulted in reduced fetal body weights, increased embryolethality (rabbits only), and dose-related increases in skeletal malformations. No developmental toxicity was observed in pregnant rats and rabbits treated with oral baricitinib during organogenesis at approximately 2 and 7 times the exposure at the MRHD, respectively. In a pre- and post-natal development study in pregnant female rats, oral baricitinib administration at exposures approximately 24 times the MRHD resulted in reduction in pup viability (increased incidence of stillborn pups and early neonatal deaths), decreased fetal birth weight, reduced fetal body weight gain, decreased cytotoxic T cells on post-natal day (PND) 35 with evidence of recovery by PND 65, and developmental delays that might be attributable to decreased body weight gain. No developmental toxicity was observed at an exposure approximately 5 times the exposure at the MRHD (see Data) . The background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population(s) are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Report pregnancies to Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979). Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Published data suggest that increased disease activity is associated with the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth. Data Animal Data In an embryofetal development study in pregnant rats, dosed orally during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 6 to 17, baricitinib was teratogenic (skeletal malformations that consisted of bent limb bones and rib anomalies) at exposures equal to or greater than approximately 11 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at maternal oral doses of 10 mg/kg/day and higher). No developmental toxicity was observed in rats at an exposure approximately 2 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 2 mg/kg/day). In an embryofetal development study in pregnant rabbits, dosed orally during the period of organogenesis from gestation days 7 to 20, embryolethality, decreased fetal body weights, and skeletal malformati …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Baricitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAKs are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor interactions on the cellular membrane to influence cellular processes of hematopoiesis and immune cell function. Within the signaling pathway, JAKs phosphorylate and activate Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STATs) which modulate intracellular activity including gene expression. Baricitinib modulates the signaling pathway at the point of JAKs, preventing the phosphorylation and activation of STATs. JAK enzymes transmit cytokine signaling through their pairing (e.g., JAK1/JAK2, JAK1/JAK3, JAK1/TYK2, JAK2/JAK2, JAK2/TYK2). In cell-free isolated enzyme assays, baricitinib had greater inhibitory potency at JAK1, JAK2 and TYK2 relative to JAK3. In human leukocytes, baricitinib inhibited cytokine induced STAT phosphorylation mediated by JAK1/JAK2, JAK1/JAK3, JAK1/TYK2, or JAK2/TYK2 with comparable potencies. However, the relevance of inhibition of specific JAK enzymes to therapeutic effectiveness is not currently known.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION OLUMIANT (baricitinib) is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor with the chemical name {1-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-[4-(7 H -pyrrolo[2,3- d ]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1 H -pyrazol-1-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile. Baricitinib has an empirical formula of C 16 H 17 N 7 O 2 S and a molecular weight of 371.42. Baricitinib has the following structural formula: OLUMIANT tablets contain a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface and are available for oral administration as debossed, film-coated tablets. The 1 mg tablet is very light pink, round, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “1” on the other. The 2 mg tablet is light pink, oblong, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “2” on the other. The 4 mg tablet is medium pink, round, debossed with “Lilly” on one side and “4” on the other. Each tablet contains 1, 2, or 4 mg of baricitinib and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide, lecithin (soya), magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc and titanium dioxide. Structural Formula

10 OVERDOSAGE Single doses up to 40 mg and multiple doses of up to 20 mg daily for 10 days have been administered in clinical trials without dose-limiting toxicity. Pharmacokinetic data of a single dose of 40 mg in healthy volunteers indicate that more than 90% of the administered dose is expected to be eliminated within 24 hours. In case of an overdose, it is recommended that the patient should be monitored for signs and symptoms of adverse reactions. Patients who develop adverse reactions should receive appropriate treatment.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied OLUMIANT for oral administration is available as debossed, film-coated, tablets. Each tablet contains a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface. OLUMIANT Tablets 1 mg 2 mg 4 mg Color Very Light Pink Light Pink Medium Pink Shape Round Oblong Round Identification Lilly Lilly Lilly 1 2 4 NDC Codes Bottle of 30 0002-4732-30 0002-4182-30 0002-4479-30 16.2 Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Keep out of reach of children.

16.1 How Supplied OLUMIANT for oral administration is available as debossed, film-coated, tablets. Each tablet contains a recessed area on each face of the tablet surface. OLUMIANT Tablets 1 mg 2 mg 4 mg Color Very Light Pink Light Pink Medium Pink Shape Round Oblong Round Identification Lilly Lilly Lilly 1 2 4 NDC Codes Bottle of 30 0002-4732-30 0002-4182-30 0002-4479-30

Adverse event reports

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9,585
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: BARICITINIB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0002-4182-30 0002-4182 Eli Lilly and Company 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0002-4182-30) May 31, 2018
0002-4182-61 0002-4182 Eli Lilly and Company 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0002-4182-61) May 31, 2018
0002-4479-30 0002-4479 Eli Lilly and Company 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0002-4479-30) May 10, 2022
0002-4479-61 0002-4479 Eli Lilly and Company 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0002-4479-61) May 10, 2022
0002-4732-30 0002-4732 Eli Lilly and Company 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0002-4732-30) October 8, 2019
0002-4182 0002-4182 Eli Lilly and Company — May 31, 2018
0002-4479 0002-4479 Eli Lilly and Company — May 10, 2022
0002-4732 0002-4732 Eli Lilly and Company — October 8, 2019

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NDC Directory FDA Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages
Drugs@FDA FDA Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status
Orange Book FDA Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity
Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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