Abatacept and Infections
Result of checking the interaction of drug Abatacept and disease Infections 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:There have been reports of serious infections, including sepsis and pneumonia in patients receiving abatacept. Caution and close monitoring is recommended when considering the use of abatacept in patients with a history of recurrent infections, underlying conditions which may predispose them to infections, or chronic, latent, or localized infections. Administration of abatacept should be discontinued if a patient develops a serious infection.
Generic Name: abatacept
Brand Name: Orencia, Orencia ClickJect, Orencia Prefilled Syringe
Synonyms: n.a.