Q. With reference to baricitinib and sotrovimab, consider the following statements:
1. Baricitinib suppress the overstimulation of the immune system.
2. World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended their use for treatment of COVID 19.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: Only Baricitinib is part of a class of drugs called Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. The drug suppress the overstimulation of the immune system and used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- Statement 2 is correct: The World Health Organisation(WH0) has recommended these two drugs, for treatment of Covid-19.
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