Abatacept

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Abatacept, sold under the brand name Orencia, is a medication used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, by interfering with the immune activity of T cells.[1][3] It is a modified antibody.[1][3] Abatacept is a fusion protein composed of the Fc region of the immunoglobulin IgG1 fused to the extracellular domain of CTLA-4. In order for a T cell to be activated and produce an immune response, an antigen-presenting...

We are interested in finding out whether abatacept has been successful in treating Giant Cell Arteritis, before joining the study group. My mother has recently lost 95% of her vision to this disease and is afraid to risk the remainder, but is resistant to the common treatment methods. All input is appreciated.

Abatacept

Abatacept, sold under the brand name Orencia, is a medication used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, by interfering with the immune activity of T cells.[1][3] It is a modified antibody.[1][3] Abatacept is a fusion protein composed of the Fc region of the immunoglobulin IgG1 fused to the extracellular domain of CTLA-4. In order for a T cell to be activated and produce an immune response, an antigen-presenting...

NDC Database

Orencia 50 mg/.4ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ## Package Codes: 0003-2814-11 ## Active Ingredients: Abatacept

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Orencia 87.5 mg/.7ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ## Package Codes: 0003-2818-11 ## Active Ingredients: Abatacept

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Orencia 250 mg/15ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ## Package Codes: 0003-2187-10, 0003-2187-13 ## Active Ingredients: Abatacept

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Orencia 125 mg/ml Subcutaneous Injection, Solution by E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ## Package Codes: 0003-2188-11, 0003-2188-21, 0003-2188-31, 0003-2188-41, 0003-2188-50, 0003-2188-51, 0003-2188-82, 0003-2188-90, 0003-2188-91 ## Active Ingredients: Abatacept