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Drugs for Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Systemic Lupus Erythematosus'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.

Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.

A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus management.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs like the joints, skin, kidney, heart, lungs, blood vessels and brain.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Azathioprine

Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of rejection kidney transplantation.

Trade Names :
Zymurine | Azimune | Azathioprine | Azoran | Azoprine | Imuran | Transimune | Azoran (25 mg) | Zinothin (50 mg) | Immuzat (50 mg)
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Belimumab

Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for active, autoantibody-positive, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.

Cyclosporine

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection during transplantation.

Trade Names :
Arpimune Me | Imusporin (100 mg) | Graftin (100 mg) | Sandimmun Neoral (100 mg) | Imusporin | Graftin (25mg) | Sandimmun Neoral | Panimun Bioral( Sg) | Imusporin (50 mg) | Panimun Bioral (50 mg)
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Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic- Otic is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, prescribed for swelling, itching, redness and irritation of the eyes.

Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions.

Trade Names :
Locoid Lipo | Cort - H | Lycor Cream | Primacort | Locoid Lipo | Hisone Tab | Hycoson | Hydrocortisone Sodium 100mg Injection | Primacort | Unicort
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Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematous.

Trade Names :
Rutor | O X C Q | Zhquine | RHQ | QYN | Hydroquin | Orthokind | HQTOR
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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.

Trade Names :
Ibupal | Ibular | Bren | Ibut-200 | Bar | Fla-4 | Ibuprofen | Tricofen | Tricofen (400 mg) | Avibru
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Mefenamic Acid

Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for dysmenorrhea and other pain.

Trade Names :
Dysmen | Abdrot-Plus® [Tab] | Dysmen 500® [Tab] | Dysmen Forte 500 mg/500 mg Tablet | Gefplus® [Tab] | Lenagesic® [Tab] | Mefac® [Tab] | Mefac® [Tab] | Mefacid | Mefacid® [Susp]
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Methotrexate

Methotrexate is an antimetabolite, curative in choriocarcinoma (cancer of the tissue that normally would develop into placenta).

Trade Names :
Methotrexate | Oncotrex | Caditrex | Alltrex | Trex | Throtex | Mtx 2.5mg | Zexate | Remtrex | Cytotrex
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Mycophenolate Mofetil

Mycophenolate Mofetil is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection.

Trade Names :
Cellmune | Immutil | Mofilet | Mystead 500
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Rituximab

Rituximab is a monoclol antibody, prescribed for certain types of cancer such as lymphomas, leukemia, transplant rejection and some autoimmune disorders.

Trade Names :
Reditux (100 mg) | Mabthera | Mathera (500 mg) | Reditux (500 mg)
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Triamcinolone Topical

Triamcinolone Topical is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammation caused by certain types of allergic reactions, eczema and psoriasis.

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Lupus Nephritis

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