Abatacept Benefits & Uses

Abatacept is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Psoriatic arthritis

Abatacept Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Abatacept Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Abatacept is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Infection
Sinus inflammation
Dizziness
Cough
Back Pain
Flushing
Rhinitis
Rash
Influenza like symptoms
Dyspepsia
Pharyngitis

Abatacept Related Warnings

Is the use of Abatacept safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Abatacept. It is best to stop taking Abatacept immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Abatacept safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Abatacept. Immediately discontinue Abatacept if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Abatacept on the Kidneys?

Using Abatacept does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Abatacept on the Liver?

Abatacept does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Abatacept on the Heart?

Abatacept is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Abatacept with Other Drugs

Abatacept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Azathioprine

Cyclosporin

Azacitidine

Abatacept Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Abatacept unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Hepatitis A
Cancer
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hepatitis B

Frequently asked Questions about Abatacept

Is this Abatacept habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Abatacept.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Abatacept you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Abatacept should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Abatacept cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Abatacept Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Abatacept

Taking Abatacept with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Abatacept

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Abatacept with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Abatacept

Orencia 250 Mg Injection - ₹26990

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 212

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Orencia (abatacept)

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