The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the withdrawal of COVID-19 treatment indications for Baricitinib Tablets.
The withdrawal affects emergency-use authorizations for treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.
These authorizations were issued in May 2021 and November 2021 for Baricitinib, alone or with Remdesivir.
CDSCO has formally approved the withdrawal of COVID-19 treatment indications for Baricitinib Tablets.
Author: CDSCO ends emergency use of Baricitinib for COVID-19.