Interleukin 1 Inhibitor (Anakinra)
Anakinra is given as a daily injection.
Kineret side effects can include: redness, swelling, bruising, or pain at the site of injection;
headache; upset stomach;
diarrhea; runny nose; and abdominal pain (or stomach pain).
T Cell Costimulation Modulator (Abatacept)
Abatacept (
Orencia®) is a new biologic response modifier used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid
arthritis in people who have not adequately responded to other medications.
Orencia works by inhibiting T cells. T cells are a type of white blood cell (leukocytes) that play an important role in the immune system. Orencia seems to prevent T cells from being active and multiplying too much. It is given as a monthly injection.
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