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List of Treatments for Lupus

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for lupus. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Acthar Gel (Repository corticotropin injection)

Overview
Acthar Gel is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat conditions including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Acthar Gel is also referred to… read more

Benlysta (Belimumab)

Overview
Benlysta is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people ages 5 and up with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or active lupus nephritis who are… read more

Gazyva (Obinutuzumab)

Overview
Gazyva is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy. Gazyva is also known by its drug name, obinutuzumab.

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Lupkynis (Voclosporin)

Overview
Lupkynis is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with active lupus nephritis. It is indicated in combination with a background immunosuppressive therapy… read more

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine)

Overview
Plaquenil is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation associated with lupus in people whose symptoms have not responded to drugs with lower risk for… read more

Prednisone

Overview
Prednisone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s to treat inflammation associated with lupus. Prednisone may be prescribed at a low dose for maintenance,… read more

Saphnelo (Anifrolumab-fnia)

Overview
Saphnelo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, who are receiving other lupus… read more

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