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Posted On : 01 Jan 2008

current treatment for SLE

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pediatriconcall

Treatment of SLE should be individualised. Oral corticosteroids are most frequently used for systemic lupus erythematosus {SLE}. Other drugs include cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, cyclosporin A, or intravenous immunoglobulin. Duration of treatment may vary from 2-5 years depending on the organ involved and onset of remission.

Cutaneous lupus: Treatment consits of avoidance of precipitating factors such as heat, certain drugs and, of course sunlight. The cornerstone of treatment is sunscreen and sun avoidance. Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment. Antimalarials are crucial to the treatment of cutaneous LE. Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine and quinacrine are the three that are used. Methotrexate may be a helpful adjunct in patients unresponsive to antimalarials.

17 years ago

Dr. Kavan Deshpande

autologous stem cell transplant, allogenic bone marrow transplant

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