Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 11
Treatment List for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 11
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 11
includes the following list.
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- Treatment will vary depending on the range and severity of symptoms in individuals and their response to various therapies
- Treatment options include:
- Corticosteroids
- Corticosteroid creams
- Prednisone (Deltasone)
- Hydrocortisone
- Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
- Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol)
- NSAIDs
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)
- Sulindac (Clinoril)
- Diclofenac (Voltaren)
- Piroxicam (Feldene)
- Ketoprofen (Orudis)
- Diflunisal (Dolobid)
- Nabumetone (Relafen)
- Etodolac (Lodine)
- Oxaprozin (Daypro)
- Indomethacin (Indocin)
- COX-2 inhibitors - newer NSAIDS that are not yet approved for Lupus but may be useful.
- Celecoxib (Celebrex)
- Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
- Mobic (Meloxicam)
- Antimalarials
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
- Methotrexate (Folex, Mexate, Rheumatrex)
- Intravenous gamma globulin (Gammagard S/D)
- Immunosuppressants
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
- Lifestyle treatments
- Rest
- Exercise
- Proper nutrition
- Avoid sun exposure - because sunlight may trigger a flare.
- Stress management
- Relaxation techniques
- Meditation
- Special treatment of any pregnancy - to avoid certain complications of lupus related to pregnancy.
- Usually, symptoms go away within several days to weeks after stopping the medication that caused the symptoms
- Treatment may include:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat arthritis and pleurisy
- Corticosteroid creams to treat skin rashes
- Antimalarial drugs (hydroxychloroquine) to treat skin and arthritis symptoms
- Occasionally, the steroid prednisone is used to treat more severe cases, especially if the heart is involved
- Very rarely, high doses of steroids and immune system suppressants, such as azathioprine or cyclophosphamide, are used to treat persons with severe drug-induced lupus that affects the heart, kidney, and neurological system
- Protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended
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