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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Looking for reliable medications to treat 'Systemic Lupus Erythematosus'? This page offers a detailed resource for the most up-to-date treatment options, including both generic and brand-name medications.
For informed decision making to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus you will find everything on this section about the drug - like dosages, side effects, costs, and administration.
Check out our FAQ section for common drugs, providing helpful insights into frequently prescribed medications for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus treatment.
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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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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).

Brand 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.

Brand 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.

Brand 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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