Orencia Powder for infusion
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Product introduction
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 used to treat joint diseases leading to severe painful swelling and redness of the joints that can lead to difficulty in movement.
Orencia Powder for infusion is used to treat joint diseases leading to severe painful swelling and redness of the joints that can lead to difficulty in movement.
Uses of Orencia Powder for infusion
Benefits of Orencia Powder for infusion
In 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.
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.
Side effects of Orencia Powder for infusion
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
How to use Orencia Powder for infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Orencia Powder for infusion may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Orencia Powder for infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Orencia Powder for infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Orencia Powder for infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Orencia Powder for infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Orencia Powder for infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fusion proteins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Orencia Powder for infusion for?
Rheumatoid ar*
100%
*Rheumatoid arthritis
FAQs
Is Orencia Powder for infusion a biologic/ monoclonal antibody?
No. Orencia Powder for infusion is not a biologic/ monoclonal antibody. It belongs to class of drugs called immunomodulators.
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Marketer details
Name: BMS India Pvt Ltd
Address: Bristol-Myers Squibb India Pvt. Ltd., The India Bulls Finance Centre, 6th Floor, Tower 1, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone (W), Mumbai - 400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Orencia Powder for infusion. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Orencia Powder for infusion. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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