Rheumatoid arthritis (refractory) - abatacept

Abatacept is not recommended for people with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have already tried drugs known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including a 'TNF inhibitor'drug), which didn't work or weren't suitable.Healthcare professionals should not stop prescribing abata ...

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Abatacept is not recommended for people with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have already tried drugs known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including a 'TNF inhibitor'drug), which didn't work or weren't suitable.
Healthcare professionals should not stop prescribing abatacept for people who were already taking it when the guidance was issued. These patients should be able to carry on taking abatacept until they and their specialist decide that it is the right time to stop treatment.

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