Orencia is a drug indicated to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, a disease that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. This remedy helps to relieve the symptoms of pain, swelling and pressure, improving joint movement.
This remedy has in its composition Abatacepte, 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 into the vein by a doctor, nurse or trained health professional.
Recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor and should be administered every 4 weeks.
Side effects
Some of Orencia's side effects may include respiratory, teeth, skin, urinary or herpes infections, rhinitis, decreased white blood cell count, headache, dizziness, tingling, conjunctivitis, high blood pressure, redness, coughing, stomach ache, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, cold sore, inflammation in the mouth, tiredness or lack and appetite.
In addition, this remedy can 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 with allergies to Abatacepte or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have tuberculosis, diabetes, viral hepatitis, a history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or if you have recently had a vaccine, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
