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Barikind 4 Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION

Product introduction

Barikind 4 Tablet is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults.

Barikind 4 Tablet

Uses of Barikind Tablet

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Benefits of Barikind 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.

Side effects of Barikind Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Barikind

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Nausea
  • Herpes virus infection
  • Cold sores
  • Viral infection
  • Sore throat

How to use Barikind Tablet

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. Barikind 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Barikind 4 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
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.
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.
Driving
SAFE
Barikind 4 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Barikind 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts or cholesterol level.
  • 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Janus kinase inhibitors

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FAQs

Can I take Barikind 4 Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Barikind 4 Tablet. This is done because in some cases Barikind 4 Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Barikind 4 Tablet. Although, Barikind 4 Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Can Barikind 4 Tablet cause cancer?

Barikind 4 Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Barikind 4 Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Barikind 4 Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Barikind 4 Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Barikind 4 Tablet, as using Barikind 4 Tablet may make an existing infection worse.

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Marketer details

Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India

MRP
420
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablets in 1 bottle
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