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ORENCIA is for adults 18+ with moderate to severe RA, alone or with other RA treatments except TNF antagonists.
ORENCIA is for adults with active psoriatic arthritis, alone or with other PsA treatments.
Describes the ClickJect Autoinjector features and automatic delivery mechanism. Do not remove the needle cover until ready.
Check expiration date, for damage, and liquid clarity. Do not use if cloudy or discolored.
Select abdomen, front of thighs, or outer upper arm. Avoid tender, bruised, or scarred areas.
Use a different site within the same area each week. Record date, time, and site.
Wipe with alcohol swab, let air dry. Do not touch or fan the clean area.
Pull straight off. Do not recap. Discard cover in household trash.
Press cotton ball/gauze on site if bleeding. Do not rub. Cover with bandage if needed.
Place in FDA-cleared sharps container. Do not throw in household trash. Follow local guidelines.
Store in refrigerator (36-46°F), in original package, out of light. Do not freeze.
ORENCIA may increase risk or worsen existing infections. Consult doctor if symptoms appear.
Inform doctor if you have or had TB, or close contact with someone with TB.
Doctor may examine you for hepatitis if you have or had it.
May increase risk of respiratory problems if you have COPD.
Inform doctor if scheduled for surgery.
Lists ingredients for IV and SC ORENCIA. Consult doctor for any known allergies.
Do not take live vaccines while receiving ORENCIA or for 3 months after.
Infusion may affect glucose readings. SC injection does not contain maltose.
Effect on unborn baby unknown. Consult doctor before baby receives vaccines if you used ORENCIA during pregnancy.
Unknown if ORENCIA passes into breastmilk. Consult doctor.
Inform doctor about all medications, vitamins, and supplements.
May increase risk of serious infection when taken with other biologics.
Includes serious infections, headache, respiratory infection, sore throat, nausea. Call doctor for side effects.
May include hives, swollen face, or trouble breathing. Seek emergency medical help.
Hepatitis B virus can become active. Doctor may perform blood test before treatment.
ORENCIA may affect vaccine effectiveness. Avoid certain vaccines.
May increase frequency of worsened COPD, cough, or trouble breathing.
Certain cancers reported. Not known if ORENCIA increases cancer risk.
Headache, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, nausea. Children may have diarrhea, cough, fever, abdominal pain.
General| Brand Name | ORENCIA ClickJect |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | abatacept |
| Formulation | Solution for subcutaneous injection |
| Concentration | 125 mg/mL |
| Administration Route | Subcutaneous |
| Manufacturer | Bristol-Myers Squibb |
| Drug Class | Selective T-cell costimulation modulator |
| Indication | Rheumatoid arthritis |
