Orencia

Drug Name:

Abatacept 250mg Injection

Category:

International Brand: Orencia

Orencia

Details

Purpose

Abatacept 250mg injection is used for the treatment of

  • Active rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inhibition of structural damages
  • Improving physical condition
  • Reducing signs and symptoms of structural damages

The medication comes under the brand name of Orencia.

 

Composition

Abatacept 250mg injection is a selective t-cell costimulation modulator. it is a soluble fusion protein that contains the extracellular domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4. The Orencia injection is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell expression system.

 

How does it work?

Orencia injection is a lyophilized powder for the use of intravenous infusion. The active ingredients act on the immune system of the user body and hence controls the structural damages. The injection is used concomitantly with modifying antirheumatic drugs.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Abatacept 250mg injection is a sterile, lyophilized medication that comes packed in vials.
  2. The injection is prescribed to inhibit the production of structural changes in rheumatoid arthritis cases.
  3. Orencia injections are characteristically prescribed for the prevention of severe structural damages.
  4. The injection is recommended for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or having any kind of structural deformity.
  5. In old people, the dose depends on their medical conditions.
  6. Abatacept 250mg injection is intended for the intravenous route only. It should be used through this only. No other means should be entertained for administering it.
  7. The recommended dose is 250mg which is administered intravenously.
  8. The dose should be given at exact doses under medical supervision.
  9. Do not overdose the injection. It can be fatal for the user body.
  10. The injection comes in a single dose only.
  11. Do not increase or decrease the doses yourself. This can be harmful to the user body.
  12. Avoid the use of medication if the sealed pack exceeds 14 days.
  13. See the expiry date before using it. Don’t use the medication if it is expired.
  14. Avoid vigorous shaking of the medication.
  15. Do not overdose with this injection. It is harmful in all ways.

 

Side-effects

  • Headache
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Nausea
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Herpes
  • Pneumonia
  • Zoster
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Nasal troubles

 

Storage

The medication should be kept in a cool place at a normal temperature. There should be no adulteration to the medication. Keep it away from children.

 

Interactions

Serious infections are observed when used in more than enough. Sepsis and pneumonia happen to the user because of these interaction reactions.