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Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19

Darmadi Darmadi, Cennikon Pakpahan, Sem Samuel Surja.


Abstract
Objective: To review the role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in managing COVID-19, amidst evolving treatment guidelines and varying efficacy against different virus variants.
Methodology: This review utilized online database using specific keywords related to the subject independently performed with manual checks of reference lists for completeness.
Results: Baricitinib, authorized with remdesivir for severe COVID-19, reduces mechanical ventilation and ICU admissions without increasing hospital stays, and shows improved mortality and recovery rates, especially when combined with corticosteroids. Sotrovimab, effective in early clinical trials at reducing hospitalizations and adverse events, has shown comparable or superior efficacy to other antivirals but lost authorization for variants like Omicron BA.2.
Conclusion: Baricitinib works as a JAK inhibitor with a 2 mg dose recommended for COVID-19, while sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody, neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 but has limitations against certain variants. Both drugs offer significant benefits in treating severe COVID-19.

Key words: Baricitinib, COVID-19, guideline, management, sotrovimab.


 
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Darmadi D, Pakpahan C, Surja SS. Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. RMJ. 2024; 49(3): 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012


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Darmadi D, Pakpahan C, Surja SS. Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=196956 [Access: November 17, 2024]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012


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Darmadi D, Pakpahan C, Surja SS. Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. RMJ. 2024; 49(3): 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Darmadi D, Pakpahan C, Surja SS. Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. RMJ. (2024), [cited November 17, 2024]; 49(3): 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



Harvard Style

Darmadi, D., Pakpahan, . C. & Surja, . S. S. (2024) Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. RMJ, 49 (3), 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



Turabian Style

Darmadi, Darmadi, Cennikon Pakpahan, and Sem Samuel Surja. 2024. Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (3), 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



Chicago Style

Darmadi, Darmadi, Cennikon Pakpahan, and Sem Samuel Surja. "Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19." Rawal Medical Journal 49 (2024), 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Darmadi, Darmadi, Cennikon Pakpahan, and Sem Samuel Surja. "Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19." Rawal Medical Journal 49.3 (2024), 678-681. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Darmadi, D., Pakpahan, . C. & Surja, . S. S. (2024) Role of baricitinib and sotrovimab in the management of COVID-19. Rawal Medical Journal, 49 (3), 678-681. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240407084012