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Treatment Options
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
- Properties: Anti-inflammatory activity and ability to decrease sensitivity to ultraviolet light make them effective in treating joint pain, skin rashes, and ulcers associated with lupus.
- Typical use: Best used for long-term management of lupus, because it may take weeks to months for maximal improvements to be seen.
- Common side effects: Side effects involving the eye are the most feared complication of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, skin color changes, and diarrhea are common.
Drugs in the class
Azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran)
Chloroquine (Aralen)
Azathioprine Injection (Imuran Injection)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) |
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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