Orencia Benefits & Uses

Orencia is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Psoriatic arthritis

Orencia 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
Adult	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Repeat dose at 2 wk and 4 wk after initial dose, then q 4 wk thereafter, Dose for adult <60 kg
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Repeat dose at 2 wk and 4 wk after initial dose, then q 4 wk thereafter
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Subcutaneous injection administered within a day of the IV infusion.
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Repeat dose at 2 wk and 4 wk after initial dose, then every 4 wk thereafter

Orencia Related Warnings

Is the use of Orencia safe for pregnant women?

Orencia can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Orencia right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Orencia safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Orencia. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Orencia on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Orencia on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Orencia on the Liver?

Orencia does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Orencia on the Heart?

Orencia is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Orencia with Other Drugs

Orencia 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

Orencia Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Orencia

Is this Orencia habit forming or addictive?

Orencia is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Orencia can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Orencia should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Orencia is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Orencia Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orencia

Taking Orencia with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orencia

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Orencia and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown