Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
HydroxychloroquineHydroxychloroquine is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite...learn more »
Dexamethasone (oral)Dexamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Aspirin (oral)Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation...learn more »
PrednisolonePrednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Cyclophosphamide (oral/injection)Cyclophosphamide is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Cyclophosphamide interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in ...learn more »
ChloroquineChloroquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that chloroquine works is unknown...learn more »
AzathioprineAzathioprine lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplante...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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