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?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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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