Abatacept Drug Information

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Abatacept is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV segment further explores the effects of the drug, explains how abatacept works, and offers warnings and precautions for the medicine.

Some of the most commonly reported abatacept side effects include infections, headaches, and cough. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of abatacept, including serious side effects that should be reported immediately to a doctor.

Abatacept is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what abatacept is used for, explains whether it can be used in children, and lists possible "off-label" abatacept uses.

Abatacept dosing for people weighing less than 132 pounds typically starts at 500 mg. This eMedTV resource offers other abatacept dosage information, including an explanation of when, where, and how you should receive your dose.

Medications that may cause abatacept interactions include TNF inhibitors, "live" vaccines, and anakinra. This eMedTV page describes the medicines that may cause drug interactions with abatacept in more detail and explains the possible risks involved.

Abatacept can increase your risk of developing infections, including serious infections. This eMedTV article contains other precautions and warnings with abatacept and provides information on who should not take the medication.