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Suggest Medication Used For Lupus?

Which drug is used as first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate systemic lupus erythematosus patients? Options (NSAIDS, corticosteroids, immunosuppresants, *Bensylta (belimumab))
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Is Benlysta (newly approved drug) used for treating patients in induction/maintenance therapy or both?
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Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Rheumatologist,  's  Response
the first line drug in mild to moderate lupus may be nsaids, hydroxychloroquine, and some immunosuppressants like methotrexate or azathioprine
belimumab is useful both for induction maintenance in moderate severity lupus.
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Rheumatologist,  Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani's  Response
Dear Madam,

Steroids are the first line for treating lupus . For belimumab I will need to review your records to see how much it will be effective , it s not good for every case.

Dr. Shruti
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Suggest Medication Used For Lupus?

the first line drug in mild to moderate lupus may be nsaids, hydroxychloroquine, and some immunosuppressants like methotrexate or azathioprine belimumab is useful both for induction maintenance in moderate severity lupus.