Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 3
Treatment List for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 3
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Susceptibility to, 3
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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