Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

baricitinib

baricitinib (OLUMIANT) is a tyrosine-protein kinase jak2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AA37
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 20
News articles 0
Congress events 1
Drug details — baricitinib
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
20
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

baricitinib (OLUMIANT) is a tyrosine-protein kinase jak2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN baricitinib
Brand OLUMIANT
Mechanism Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK2 inhibitor
Target Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code L04AA37

Mechanism of action

Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK2 inhibitor

Primary target: Tyrosine-protein kinase JAK1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Congress & event coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 14V-MC-JAJK Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  2. 2mg Baricitinib Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Acute Ichemic Stroke
  3. APHP180612 Phase 3 · PARItec · Dermatomyositis; Baricitinib in patients with relapsing or n
  4. Baricitinib Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  5. Baricitinib Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  6. Baricitinib Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Covid19 Corona Virus Infection
  7. I4V-MC-JAHU Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  8. I4V-MC-JAHW Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Uveitis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abiraterone acetate Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L02)
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  4. arsenic trioxide Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is baricitinib?

baricitinib (OLUMIANT) is a tyrosine-protein kinase jak2 inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for baricitinib?

OLUMIANT is a marketed brand name for baricitinib. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of baricitinib?

baricitinib has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.