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ORENCIA Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

Medically reviewed by Jamie Winn, Pharm.D

Written by Rajive Patel, B.Pharm

What is ORENCIA?

ORENCIA is the brand name for abatacept and is available as a subcutaneous injection and an IV infusion.

What dosages is ORENCIA available in?

ORENCIA is available in one of the following:

Intravenous Infusion 250 mg lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial.

Subcutaneous Use

50 mg/0.4 mL, 87.5 mg/0.7 mL, 125 mg/mL solution in single-dose prefilled syringe.
125 mg/mL solution in a single-dose prefilled ClickJect autoinjectors

What is ORENCIA used for?

ORENCIA is a biologic DMARD that is used to treat:
Moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults Moderate-to-severe polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) in children ages 2 years and older Prevention of short-term graft versus host disease (GVHD) in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate in adults and children ages 2 years and older

How does ORENCIA work?

ORENCIA is a biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It blocks certain proteins and processes in cells, which lowers inflammation. This prevents specific types of arthritis from getting worse.

How do I take ORENCIA?

ORENCIA is dosed as follows:

Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis in adults
Intravenous (IV): Your provider will calculate the dose based on your body weight. The typical dose ranges from 500 mg to 1,000 mg infused IV every 2 weeks for 3 doses, then every month after that
Under the skin injection: The typical dose is 125 mg injected under the skin once weekly
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Intravenous (IV): Your child’s provider will calculate tje dose based on their body weight. The typical dose is 10 mg/kg infused IV every 2 weeks for 2 doses, then every month after that. Children weighing 75 kg or more will be given the adult dose for arthritis

Under the skin injection: Your child’s provider will calculate the dose based on your child’s body weight. The typical dose is injected under the skin once weekly
Children weighing 10 kg to less than 25 kg: 50 mg
Children weighing 25 kg to less than 50 kg: 87.5 mg
Children weighing 50 kg or more: 125 mg
Prevention graft-versus-host disease
Your provider will calculate the dose based on your body weight and age. The typical dose ranges from 10 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg infused through the veins the day before transplant, then on Day 5, 14, and 28 after transplant.

Is it safe for me to take ORENCIA?

ORENCIA is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

ORENCIA Common Side Effects

Common side effects of ORENCIA:

Headache
Sore throat, runny nose, or other cold-like symptoms
Dizziness
Cough
Back pain
High blood pressure
Upset stomach
Pain while urinating and other symptoms of an urinary tract infection

ORENCIA Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with ORENCIA. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Serious infections: fever, tiredness, chills, cough, trouble breathing
Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on ORENCIA

The following medications may interact with ORENCIA:

Concomitant administration of a TNF antagonist with ORENCIA has been associated with an increased risk of serious infections and no significant additional efficacy over use of the TNF antagonists alone. Concurrent therapy with ORENCIA and TNF antagonists is not recommended

Who makes ORENCIA?

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Is ORENCIA safe in pregnancy?

It is not known if ORENCIA can harm your unborn baby. If you took ORENCIA during pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provider before your baby receives any vaccines.
There is a registry for pregnant women exposed to ORENCIA. The purpose of this registry is to check the health of the pregnant mother and her child. Women are encouraged to call the registry themselves or ask their healthcare provider to contact the registry for them by calling 1-877-311-8972.

What is the generic name for ORENCIA?

abatacept

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How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my ORENCIA prescription?

How do the NowPatient ORENCIA savings programs work?

Are the NowPatient ORENCIA savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?

	Rx Advantage Card* for ORENCIA	Canadian Prescription Savings* for ORENCIA	ORENCIA Drug Coupon*	ORENCIA Patient Assistance Program*
Insured (federal, state or government)	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured (Commercial or Private)	Available	Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Uninsured	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company

Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of ORENCIA?

	Rx Advantage Card* for ORENCIA	Canadian Prescription Savings* for ORENCIA	ORENCIA Drug Coupon*	ORENCIA Patient Assistance Program*
Brand	Yes	Yes	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Generic	Yes	Yes	No	No

If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the ORENCIA savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?

I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the ORENCIA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

I am commercially or privately insured and none of the ORENCIA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the ORENCIA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay?

If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:

1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for ORENCIA

If you are having trouble paying for your ORENCIA medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for ORENCIA you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:

Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
ORENCIA is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers ORENCIA
If ORENCIA is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications

You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.

2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for ORENCIA

If you are having trouble paying for your ORENCIA medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for ORENCIA you will need to meet the following criteria:

You live in and are being treated in the United States
You are insured and your plan covers ORENCIA
If ORENCIA is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications

You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.

3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for ORENCIA

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your ORENCIA treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for ORENCIA you will need to meet the following criteria:

You must be currently insured and have coverage for ORENCIA
You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.

You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.

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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.

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