Orencia contains the active substance of abatacept and is intended for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Doctors apply Orencia for patients with various forms of arthritis and the immune system attacks that leads to inflammation of these tissues. Orencia prevents such attacks of the immune system and reduces joint and bone pain.
What are the benefits of the Orencia injection? With the action of the active substance, you can get rid of the symptoms of your illness, slow down bone and joint damage and improve your physical function.
What are the contraindications of the Orencia?
Before introducing the product, you should consult your doctor and make sure that it is qualified in the procedure. Orencia may reduce your body’s natural ability to fight infection, so treatment should be coordinated with a specialist. After the injection, you should consult your doctor if there appear various types of infection, herpes, flu symptoms, headaches, dizziness, nausea or diarrhea. Within 24 hours of administration, the patient may experience weakness and dizziness, pain at the injection site, and slight redness. It is not recommended to introduce the product to children under 6 years. The substance is injected under the skin into the site of the affected area.
What is the treatment period of the product?
A separate syringe must be used for each new procedure. Injections are made with a different range of locations, each re-introduction of the product should be approximately 2.5 cm from the previous site. It is recommended to administer 125 milligrams once a week. The length of the course may vary, it depends on the individual characteristics of the body, so the term you should discuss with your doctor.
