ORENCIA
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.
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