ORENCIA

Therapies

ORENCIA (abatacept) is a synthetic (man-made) protein produced by recombinant DNA technology that is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis. It is an immunosuppressant 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.

ORENCIA REFERRAL FORM

What it treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Prescribed by

Rheumatologists

How it’s administered

Intravenous (IV) infusion

Frequency

Three times in the first month, then
every four weeks

Length of treatment

About 30 minutes