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Abatacept and Tuberculosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Abatacept and disease Tuberculosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Abatacept <> Tuberculosis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Prior to initiating abatacept, patients should be screened for latent tuberculosis infection with a tuberculin skin test. Patients testing positive in tuberculosis screening should be treated by standard medical practice prior to therapy with abatacept. Caution should be taken when prescribing abatacept to these patients as this agent has not been studied in patients with a positive tuberculosis screen, and the safety of abatacept in individuals with latent tuberculosis infection is unknown. Anti-tuberculosis therapy should also be considered prior to initiation of abatacept in patients with a past history of latent or active tuberculosis in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent tuberculosis but having risk factors for tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis should be strongly considered in patients who develop a new infection during abatacept treatment, especially in patients who have previously or recently traveled to countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis, or who have had close contact with a person with active tuberculosis.

Abatacept

Generic Name: abatacept

Brand Name: Orencia, Orencia ClickJect, Orencia Prefilled Syringe

Synonyms: n.a.

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