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ORENCIA

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Overview

What is ORENCIA?

ORENCIA (abatacept) is a selective T cell costimulation modulator. ORENCIA is a soluble fusion protein that consists of the extracellular domain of human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) linked to the modified Fc (hinge, CH2, and CH3 domains) portion of human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1). Abatacept is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell expression system. The apparent molecular weight of abatacept is 92 kilodaltons.

ORENCIA for Injection is a lyophilized powder for intravenous infusion. ORENCIA for Injection is supplied as a sterile, white, preservative-free, lyophilized powder for reconstitution and dilution prior to intravenous administration. Following reconstitution of the lyophilized powder with 10 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP, the solution of ORENCIA is clear, colorless to pale yellow, with a pH range of 7.2 to 7.8. Each single-use vial of ORENCIA for Injection provides 250 mg abatacept, maltose (500 mg), monobasic sodium phosphate (17.2 mg), and sodium chloride (14.6 mg) for administration.

ORENCIA Injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution with a pH range of 6.8 to 7.4 for subcutaneous administration. ORENCIA Injection is supplied as a single-dose prefilled syringe or as a single-dose ClickJect autoinjector (see Table 4).

Unlike the lyophilized formulation for intravenous use, the ORENCIA solutions for subcutaneous administration contain no maltose.



What does ORENCIA look like?



What are the available doses of ORENCIA?

Intravenous Infusion

Subcutaneous Injection

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take ORENCIA?

How should I use ORENCIA?

ORENCIA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. ORENCIA may be used as monotherapy or concomitantly with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) other than tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists.

For adult patients with RA, ORENCIA may be administered as an intravenous infusion or as a subcutaneous injection.

ORENCIA may be used as monotherapy or concomitantly with DMARDs other than TNF antagonists.


What interacts with ORENCIA?

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What are the warnings of ORENCIA?

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What are the precautions of ORENCIA?

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What are the side effects of ORENCIA?

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What should I look out for while using ORENCIA?

None.


What might happen if I take too much ORENCIA?

Doses up to 50 mg/kg have been administered intravenously without apparent toxic effect. In case of overdosage, it is recommended that the patient be monitored for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and appropriate symptomatic treatment instituted.


How should I store and handle ORENCIA?

StorageORENCIA lyophilized powder supplied in a vial should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the vial. Protect the vials from light by storing in the original package until time of use.ORENCIA solution supplied in a prefilled syringe or ClickJect autoinjector should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the prefilled syringe or autoinjector. Protect from light by storing in the original package until time of use. Do not allow the prefilled syringe or autoinjector to freeze.StorageORENCIA lyophilized powder supplied in a vial should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the vial. Protect the vials from light by storing in the original package until time of use.ORENCIA solution supplied in a prefilled syringe or ClickJect autoinjector should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the prefilled syringe or autoinjector. Protect from light by storing in the original package until time of use. Do not allow the prefilled syringe or autoinjector to freeze.StorageORENCIA lyophilized powder supplied in a vial should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the vial. Protect the vials from light by storing in the original package until time of use.ORENCIA solution supplied in a prefilled syringe or ClickJect autoinjector should be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not use beyond the expiration date on the prefilled syringe or autoinjector. Protect from light by storing in the original package until time of use. Do not allow the prefilled syringe or autoinjector to freeze.Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:Glimepiride tablets USP, are available in the following strengths and package sizes:Glimepiride tablets USP, 1 mg are peach, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “320” separating “3” and “20” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 30 (5 x 6) NDC 68084-788-25Glimepiride tablets USP, 2 mg are green, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “321” separating “3” and “21” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-326-01Glimepiride tablets USP, 4 mg are blue, oval, flat beveled edged, uncoated tablets debossed “RDY” on one side and “322” separating “3” and “22” with bisect line scoring on the other side and are supplied in unit dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 68084-327-01Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].FOR YOUR PROTECTION:


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Clinical Information

Chemical Structure

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Clinical Pharmacology

Abatacept, a selective costimulation modulator, inhibits T cell (T lymphocyte) activation by binding to CD80 and CD86, thereby blocking interaction with CD28. This interaction provides a costimulatory signal necessary for full activation of T lymphocytes. Activated T lymphocytes are implicated in the pathogenesis of RA and PsA and are found in the synovium of patients with RA and PsA.

In vitro

Non-Clinical Toxicology
None.

Atenolol and chlorthalidone may potentiate the action of other antihypertensive agents used concomitantly. Patients treated with atenolol and chlorthalidone plus a catecholamine depletor (e.g., reserpine) should be closely observed for evidence of hypotension and/or marked bradycardia which may produce vertigo, syncope, or postural hypotension.

Calcium channel blockers may also have an additive effect when given with atenolol and chlorthalidone. (See)

Thiazides may decrease arterial responsiveness to norepinephrine. This diminution is not sufficient to preclude the therapeutic effectiveness of norepinephrine. Thiazides may increase the responsiveness to tubocurarine.

Concomitant use of prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs, e.g., indomethacin, may decrease the hypotensive effects of beta blockers.

Lithium generally should not be given with diuretics because they reduce its renal clearance and add a high risk of lithium toxicity. Read prescribing information for lithium preparations before use of such preparations with atenolol and chlorthalidone.

Beta blockers may exacerbate the rebound hypertension which can follow the withdrawal of clonidine. If the two drugs are coadministered, the beta blocker should be withdrawn several days before the gradual withdrawal of clonidine. If replacing clonidine by beta-blocker therapy, the introduction of beta blockers should be delayed for several days after clonidine administration has stopped.

While taking beta blockers, patients with a history of anaphylactic reaction to a variety of allergens may have a more severe reaction on repeated challenge, either accidental, diagnostic or therapeutic. Such patients may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat the allergic reaction.

In controlled clinical trials in patients with adult RA, patients receiving concomitant intravenous ORENCIA and TNF antagonist therapy experienced more infections (63%) and serious infections (4.4%) compared to patients treated with only TNF antagonists (43% and 0.8%, respectively) []. These trials failed to demonstrate an important enhancement of efficacy with concomitant administration of ORENCIA with TNF antagonist; therefore, concurrent therapy with ORENCIA and a TNF antagonist is not recommended. While transitioning from TNF antagonist therapy to ORENCIA therapy, patients should be monitored for signs of infection.

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying and controlled conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not predict the rates observed in a broader patient population in clinical practice.

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies to abatacept in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other products may be misleading.

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Reference

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