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    When is lupus started with immunosuppressants? How to choose 7 drugs?

    • Last Update: 2023-01-06
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    Focus on lupus patients


     

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease
    .
    The main clinical features
    are systemic multi-system and multi-organ involvement, repeated recurrence and remission, and the presence of a large number of autoantibodies in the body.
    If left untreated, irreversible damage to the affected organs can lead to death
    .

    At present, the treatment of SLE includes glucocorticoids, antimalarial drugs, immunosuppressants and biological agents, and the efficacy and adverse reactions of various drugs vary greatly, and clinicians should formulate individualized treatment plans
    according to the specific conditions of patients.
    Let's take a look at the direction of immunosuppressants today!

    One

    When are immunosuppressants used?


    Immunosuppressants
    are recommended in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who do not respond well to hormonal plus hydroxychloroquine, or who are unable to adjust the dose of the hormone below a relatively safe dose.

    For patients with organ involvement, the addition of immunosuppressants
    to initial treatment is recommended.

    Two

    Indications for different immunosuppressants


    Indications, advantages, and common and important adverse reactions of different immunosuppressants[1]:

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    References: [1]2020 Chinese Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis and Treatment Guide▼▼Click to read the original article to download the App

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