Orencia is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page describes the effects of Orencia, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists important precautions to be aware of before starting treatment.
Common Orencia side effects may include indigestion, high blood pressure, and infections. This eMedTV Web page lists other common side effects of Orencia and also includes a list of potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Orencia is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults. As this eMedTV article explains, however, it can also be used for treating other conditions. "Off-label" Orencia uses may include the treatment of multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and lupus.
For people who weigh less than 132 pounds, the recommended Orencia dose is 500 mg. This part of the eMedTV archives provides dosing guidelines for other weight groups and includes information on when and how to receive your Orencia dosage.
Medicines that may interact with Orencia include TNF inhibitors, anakinra, and "live" vaccines. This eMedTV page describes what may happen if these drugs are taken together with Orencia and explains how you can help prevent Orencia drug interactions.
You should not take Orencia if you are allergic to any active or inactive components of the drug. This eMedTV page contains other Orencia warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects or complications to look out for during treatment.
The full risks of using Orencia during pregnancy are not yet known. This eMedTV page offers more information on Orencia and pregnancy, including an explanation of the possible effects that may occur in fetuses exposed to large doses of the drug.
At this time, it is not known whether Orencia should be taken while breastfeeding. As this eMedTV article explains, while no human studies have been conducted on Orencia and breastfeeding, the drug was shown to pass through breast milk in rats.
Currently, Orencia is not available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV library explains why generic Orencia products are not allowed to be manufactured and discusses when the medication may be available as a generic.
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