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Treatment Options
Corticosteroids
- Properties: Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties make these drugs the mainstay of lupus treatment.
- Treatment goal: Suppress, and maintain suppression of, active disease with the lowest dose possible.
- Recommended users: Low-dose steroids can be used in patients with mild disease who fail conservative measures like NSAIDs.
- Common side effects: Fluid retention, muscle weakness, weight gain, increased blood sugar, and bone growth suppression (osteoporosis).
Drugs in the class
Dexamethasone Tablets (Decadron, Dexone, Hexadrol)
Methylprednisolone Injection (Depo-Medrol, Depoject, Depopred, Duralone, M-Prednisol, Medralone, Solu-Medrol, depMedalone)
Prednisone Oral (Deltasone)
Prednisolone Liquid (Orapred, Pediapred, Prelone)
Hydrocortisone Tablets (Cortef, Hydrocortone)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol, Meprolone Unipak) |
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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