Abatacept and Hepatitis B
Result of checking the interaction of drug Abatacept and disease Hepatitis B for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Abatacept, as other antirheumatic therapies have been associated with hepatitis B reactivation. Therefore, screening for viral hepatitis should be performed in accordance with published guidelines before starting therapy with abatacept. Monitor patients with evidence of current or prior HBV infection for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis or HBV reactivation.
Generic Name: abatacept
Brand Name: Orencia, Orencia ClickJect, Orencia Prefilled Syringe
Synonyms: n.a.