For patients
Abatacept
anti-T cell costimulation, Orencia
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The short versionAbatacept (used mainly for rheumatoid arthritis) may be continued in pregnancy if needed to control your disease, based on a shared decision, since the data are still limited. It is considered compatible with breastfeeding.
- The decision balances disease control against limited pregnancy data.
Through your pregnancy journey
Use if needed
Before pregnancy
May be continued if needed for disease control.
Use if needed
First trimester
Used if needed for disease control.
Use if needed
Second & third trimester
Used if needed for disease control.
Continue
Breastfeeding
Considered compatible with breastfeeding.
Continue
For fathers-to-be
Considered compatible for fathers-to-be.
iThis page helps you prepare a conversation with your care team. It does not replace individual medical advice. Always confirm your own plan with your rheumatology and pregnancy team.
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When to call your team
- Do not stop or start abatacept without your team.
- Tell your baby's team which biologics you took in pregnancy.