Orencia Clickject Autoinjector TM
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Active ingredients: abatacept
Pack: Orencia Clickject Autoinjector 125 mg/mL injection, 4 x 1 mL pen devices
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ORENCIA abatacept (rch) 125 mg single dose ClickJect prefilled autoinjectorDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ORENCIA in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have had an insufficient response or intolerance to other disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) blocking agents. A reduction in the progression of joint damage and improvement in physical function have been demonstrated during combination treatment with ORENCIA and methotrexate.,ORENCIA in combination with methotrexate is also indicated in the treatment of severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis in adults not previously treated with methotrexate.,ORENCIA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in paediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). ORENCIA may be used as monotherapy or concomitantly with methotrexate (MTX). (There is no clinical trial data for the use of ORENCIA subcutaneous formulation in children, therefore its use in children cannot be recommended.),ORENCIA is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults when the response to previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy has been inadequate. ORENCIA can be used with or without non-biologic DMARDs.,ORENCIA should not be administered concurrently with other biological DMARDs (eg, TNF inhibitors, rituximab, or anakinra).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection
- Subcutaneous
- Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1mL Prefilled syringe with Autoinjector (4 per pack) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient abatacept
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
