Orencia is a medication indicated to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, a disease that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. This remedy helps relieve the symptoms of pain, swelling and pressure by improving joint movement.
This remedy has in its composition Abatacept, a compound that acts in the body preventing the attack of the immune system to healthy tissues, which happens in diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Price
The price of Orencia varies between 2000 and 7000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Orencia is an injectable medicine that must be administered in the vein by a physician, nurse or trained health professional.
The recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor and should be given every 4 weeks.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Orencia may include respiratory, tooth, skin, urinary or herpes infection, rhinitis, decreased number of white blood cells in the blood, headache, dizziness, tingling sensation, conjunctivitis, high blood pressure, redness, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, cold sore, mouth inflammation, tiredness or lack of appetite.
In addition, this medicine may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections, leaving the body more vulnerable or worsening existing infections.
Contraindications
Orencia is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age and for patients allergic to Abatacept or any of the ingredients of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have tuberculosis, diabetes, viral hepatitis, a history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or if you have recently given any vaccine, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
