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Abatacept (marketed as Orencia) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, it is approved to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in people who have not adequately responded to other medications.

Fast Facts:

• -- Works by inhibiting T cells
• -- T cells are a type of white blood cell (leukocytes) that play an important role in the immune system
• -- Abatacept seems to prevent T cells from being active and multiplying too much

5 Great Resources on Abatacept

• Orencia: Official Site
• Wikipedia: Abatacept
• MedicineNet: Abatacept
• Mayo Clinic: Abatacept (Intravenous Route)
• HealthWise (via Yahoo Health): Abatacept

5 Latest Headlines on Abatacept

• More Abatacept News from Topix

What is Abatacept?

• RxList: Orencia (Abatacept)
• eMedTV: Orencia (Abatacept)
• DrugDigest: What is Abatacept?
• MedlinePlus: Abatacept Injection

What Are The Uses for Abatacept?

• WebMD: Abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis
• RxList: Orencia (Abatacept) Indications
• eMedTV: Orencia Uses

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Abatacept?

• MedlinePlus: Abatacept Side Effects
• DrugDigest: What side effects may I notice from receiving Abatacept?
• Healthline: Abatacept Side Effects
• eMedTV: Orencia (Abatacept) Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Warnings and Precautions
• RxList: Side Effects and Interactions | Warnings & Precautions

What are the Alternatives to Abatacept?

• Wikipedia: Naproxen
• Wikipedia: Ibuprofen
• Wikipedia: Ketoprofen
• Wikipedia: Ketorolac
• Wikipedia: Celecoxib

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Abatacept?

• MedicineNet: Alternative Ways to Easing Arthritis Pain
• Arthritis Foundation: Arthritis Today's Supplement Guide
• HolisticOnline: Arthritis Holistic Treatments
• WholeHealthMD: Natural Arthritis Remedies

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Abatacept

• DailyStrength: Orencia Discussion
• Prevention: Orencia Forum
• MedHelp: Orencia Infusion

Clinical Trials for Abatacept

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Abatacept Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Abatacept Clinical Trials

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Abatacept

• JAMA: Abatacept Articles
• PubMedCentral: Abatacept Articles
• Google Scholar: Abatacept Articles

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