Orencia®
Orencia® (abatacept) is a synthetic (man-made) protein produced by recombinant DNA technology that is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis. It is an immune suppressant that works by blocking the activity of T-cells, a type of immune cell in the body that causes swelling and joint damage in people who have arthritis.
For more information, visit the patient website for this drug. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn if this drug is right for you.
WHAT IT TREATS: |
MANUFACTURER: Bristol Myers Squibb |
CLASS: Immunomodulators |
PRESCRIBED BY: Rheumatologists |
HOW ADMINISTERED: IV infusion |
FREQUENCY: Three times in the first month, then every four weeks |
Length of infusion: 30 mins |
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