Abatacept (Orencia)

Orencia is the brand name for abatacept. Abatacept is in a class of medications called selective costimulation modulators (immunomodulators). It is a man-made (synthetic) injectable drug. Orencia works by blocking the activity of T-cells, a type of immune cell in the body that causes swelling and joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Orencia may be prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis if other treatment is ineffective.
Last Updated: 05/20/2009
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