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Abatacept Orencia Uses Treats moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have taken other medicines for RA. How To Use APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose. Difficulty breathing. Dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness. Fever or chills. Muscle pain and stiffness, weakness, or sweating. Painful urination. Weight loss. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to abatacept. Missed Dose Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have lung disease, any kind of infection, or if you are scheduled to have surgery. Tell your doctor if you also have tuberculosis (TB), or have had a positive skin test for TB, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has TB. Tell your doctor if you are also using anakinra (Kineret®) or a TNF blocker medication (such as Enbrel®, Humira®, or Remicade®) to treat your RA, or if you are using medicines that weaken your immune system, such as a steroid or cancer treatment. Talk to your doctor before getting flu shots or other vaccines while you are receiving this medicine. Vaccines may not work as well, or they could make you ill while you are using this medicine.

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