Biologic Medications for RA: Actemra, Rituxan, and Orencia

By Lisa Emrich, Health Guide Monday, May 17, 2010

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When taking any of these biologic medications for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it is important that you do not receive live vaccines.

Please read the ACTEMRA Medication Guide, the RITUXAN Medication Guide, and the ORENCIA Medication Guide for further information.

If you have direct experience using either Actemra, Rituxan or Orencia, please share in the comments section. Thanks.

Click here to view a spreadsheet I created detailing and comparing the nine biologic medications prescribed for RA.

Lisa Emrich is author of the blog Brass and Ivory: Life with MS and RA and founder of the Carnival of MS Bloggers.

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