ABATACEPT

Overview

ABATACEPT is a Schedule H drug.
Abatacept a protein that prevents your body’s immune system from attacking healthy tissues such as joints. The immune system helps your body fight infections. Abatacept is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. Abatacept is not a cure for any autoimmune disorder and will only treat the symptoms of your condition.

Usage

ABATACEPT is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Common Side-Effects

ABATACEPT : Back Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Body Aches Or Pains, Chills, Cough, Thick Saliva Or Mucus, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Urinating, Dizziness, Ears Discomfort, Fever, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Head Headache, Loss Of Voice, Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Noisy Breathing, Eyes Pain, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Chest Stiffness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

ABATACEPT : Night Sweats, Weight Loss (unintentional), Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath

Rare Side-Effects

ABATACEPT : Cancer, Eyes Blurred Vision, Skin Irritation, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Pain, Frequent Urge To Urinate

Disease Interactions

ABATACEPT can interfere with: Hepatitis B, Diabetes Type 2, Tuberculosis, COPD

Technical Classification

ABATACEPT is categorized as:
  • SELECTIVE IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
  • NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ABATACEPT as Ingredient

ORENCIA 250MG INJABATACEPT 250.0 MG