Coastal Infusion Administers Orencia®
| J-Code | J0129 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bristol-Myers Squibb |
| First Approved | 12/23/2005 |
Coastal Infusion can administer your Orencia prescription at any of our south Florida locations.
Orencia (abatacept) is a biologic infusion drug commonly prescribed in conjunction with methotrexate for the treatment of severe active types of arthritis.
The active substance in Orencia, abatacept, is a protein that suppresses the activation of T cells. T cells are immune system cells that are involved in causing inflammation in rheumatoid, psoriatic and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
By attaching to signal molecules called CD80 and CD86, abatacept stops them activating the T cells, helping to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the diseases.
What It Treats
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
Prescribed By
Orencia is most often prescribed by Neurologists, Geneticists, and Cardiologists.
How it’s Administered
Orencia is administered by intravenous infusion. Orencia infusions take about 30 minutes.
Frequency
Orencia is generally administered every four weeks after three doses two weeks apart.
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