Orencia (abatacept)

 

How is this medication given:

• Orencia is a 30 minute intravenous infusion
• Following initial dose, it is given at 2 and 4 weeks, then every 4 weeks

 

Indications:

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis
2. Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

 

How it works:

Orencia works at the T-cell level and can reduce the activation of T cells, which reduces the activation of other cells in the RA inflammatory process

 

Where to get additional information about Orencia:

• Orencia patient information

• Orencia prescribing information

• Orencia general website