Review the side-effects of Abatacept as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious- Infection and cancer.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection and inflammation of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, indigestion and severe abdominal pain.
Skin - Rash, red or painful skin, hives.
Miscellaneous- Cough, fever, tiredeness, flu-like symptoms, or warm, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat, back pain, high blood pressure, indigestion, heartburn, night sweats, urinary tract infection, change in the amount of urine and pain in arms and legs.
Side effects in children - Upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of nasopharynx, headache, nausea, diarrhea, cough and abdominal pain.
It should not be used as a first-line drug for the treatment.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious- Infection and cancer.
Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection and inflammation of nasopharynx.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, indigestion and severe abdominal pain.
Skin - Rash, red or painful skin, hives.
Miscellaneous- Cough, fever, tiredeness, flu-like symptoms, or warm, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat, back pain, high blood pressure, indigestion, heartburn, night sweats, urinary tract infection, change in the amount of urine and pain in arms and legs.
Side effects in children - Upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of nasopharynx, headache, nausea, diarrhea, cough and abdominal pain.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.It should not be used as a first-line drug for the treatment.
Drug Name : Abatacept
Abatacept modifies the immune system in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were not benefited from other treatments. Abatacept blocks the activity of a type of immune cell responsible for causing damage and swelling to the joints.Trade Names for Abatacept
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