Orencia Powder for infusion

Orencia Powder for infusion is a medicine used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It provide relief from swelling, pain, and redness caused by damaged joints and improves physical function.

Orencia Powder for infusion is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self- administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. You should not take any vaccinations while using this medicine and within 3 months after stopping the treatment.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, and nausea. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should let your doctor know before using this medicine as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

• Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis
Orencia Powder for infusion reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Orencia

• Headache
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Nausea

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self- administer.

Orencia Powder for infusion blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

• It is given by injection into a vein or injection under the skin.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe rash, infection, swelling of face and hand, and trouble breathing.
• Inform your doctor if you have to go for vaccination as Orencia Powder for infusion makes the vaccine less effective.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

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