Abstract Background Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic form of cutaneous (skin) lupus which can cause permanent scarring if treatment is inadequate. Many drugs have been used to treat this disease and some of these are potentially very toxic. Objectives To assess the effects of drugs for ...
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Benlysta (belimumab) is used to treat adults and children aged 5 years and older (weighing at least 15 kg) with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) when used with standard therapy active lupus nephritis (lupus-related kidney inflammation) patients when used with standard therapy. ...
knowledge of the mechanism of action of the various drugs used to treat these diseases is also incomplete. Recent progress indicates that inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis and possibly lysosomal membrane stabilisation are primary modes of action of the anti-inflammatory agents. Certain antirheumatic ...
lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study, which will be published September 5 in theJournal of Experimental Medicine, shows that ACE inhibitors—a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension—can block this process in mice and might therefore be used to preserve the memory of lupus patients....
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Related/similar drugs Benlysta Benlysta infusion is used to treat active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and ...
What is PegIntron used for? PegIntron is used to treat long-term hepatitis C (a disease of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis C virus) in patients aged three years and older. In adults (aged 18 years and older), PegIntron can be used in patients who have not been treated...
Pegasys is used to treat adult patients with the following diseases: chronic (long-term) hepatitis B (a disease of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus). It is used in patients who have compensated liver disease (when the liver is damaged but works normally), who also sh...
Dexamethasone is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders.There are many brands and forms of dexamethasone available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.WarningsYou should not use dexamethasone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your...
Lupkynis is used to treat active lupus nephritis (kidney problems associated with system lupus erythematosus (SLE)) in adults, together with other medicines.Lupkynis's mechanism of action is not fully understood but involves the inhibition of calcineurin. Calcineurin is an enzyme that activates T...