Question

treatment of the systemic lupus erythematosus ?

Answer 1

Systemic lupus erythematosus is considered as an inflammatory disease when the immune system attacks its own tissues. It may affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs.

*Immunosuppressants are the major medications in the therapy of SLE. They are :

1.AZATHIOPRINE

2.MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

3.CYCLOSPORINE

4.METHOTREXATE

5.CHLORAMBUCIL

6.CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

*The immunosuppressants are used to suppress the immun system.

*The secondary therapy includes steroids such as prednisolone and methylprednisolone

*Non pharmacological therapy includes life style modifications also important. Avoid the exposure to direct Sun's UV light. It may damage your skin.