ORENCIA is a medicine indicated to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that causes joint pain and inflammation, this remedy helps relieve 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 against healthy tissues, which occurs in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- The price of Orencia varies between 2000 and 7000 reais.
- And can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
ORENCIA is an injectable medicine that must be administered intravenously by a qualified physician, nurse or health care professional.
Recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor and administered every 4 weeks.
Some of the side effects of Orencia may include respiratory, dental, skin, urinary or herpetic infections, rhinitis, decreased white blood cell count, headache, dizziness, tingling, conjunctivitis, high blood pressure, redness, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, stomach.pain, cold sores, inflammation of the mouth, fatigue or lack.
In addition, this remedy can also decrease the body’s ability to fight infections, leaving the body more vulnerable or worsening existing infections.
ORENCIA is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age and for patients allergic to Abatacepte or one of the components of the formula.
Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have tuberculosis, diabetes, viral hepatitis, a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or if you have recently received a vaccine, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.