Abatacept
· Trade Name
Orencia
· Generic Name
ABATACEPT
· Drug Class:
Anti-rheumatic medication
Immune modulator medication
· How It Works:
Medication selectively modulates white blood cell (T cell) activation
Medication alters immune system response
· Serious Side effects
cancer
cellulitis
inflammation of the kidney
infection
pneumonia
anaphylactic reaction
hypersensitivity reaction
multiple sclerosis
· Common Side effects
headache
upper respiratory track infection
nausea
dizziness
cough
back pain
high blood pressire
indigestion
diarrhea
fever
abdominal pain
rash
extremity pain
Posted on September 24, 2008
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