WHICH ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR LUPUS ANTICUALANT

Medication

Medications for mild symptoms:

• Aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve joint pain
• Acetaminophen (eg, Tylenol) to relieve joint pain
• Hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to relieve joint pain, fatigue, balding, and skin rashes (Note: Regular eye exams are advised while on these medications.)
• Topical corticosteroids for skin rashes

Medications for severe symptoms include:

• Oral and intravenous corticosteroids to control and limit inflammation in kidney, brain, lung, and heart, as well as in cases of severe anemia
• Immunosuppressive drugs to suppress the body's autoimmune system
• Mycophenolate, azathioprine, and cyclophosphamide for kidney disease or other life- or organ-threatening conditions
• Rituximab for refractory disease

Transplantation and Dialysis

You may consider transplantation and dialysis if you have end-stagekidney failure .

https://www.empowher.com/condition/lupus/treatments

Happy New Year!

Rosa