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

Aralen (Chloroquine) for Lupus

The Aralen brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Arava (Leflunomide)

Overview
Arava is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat active rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Arava is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat lupus, especially in cases where… read more

Arixtra (Fondaparinux)

Overview
Arixtra is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in conjunction with Warfarin, and to prevent DVT during surgery. Arixtra may… 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

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Overview
Celebrex is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebrex is used… read more

CellCept (Mycophenolate mofetil)

Overview

CellCept is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent the rejection of organs for people who have had kidney, heart, or liver transplants. CellCept is sometimes… read more

Coumadin (Warfarin)

Overview
Coumadin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1954 to reduce the risk for blood clots, strokes and heart attacks. Coumadin is also known by its drug name, Warfarin. In… read more

Cyclosporine

Overview
Cyclosporine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis and prevent the rejection of transplanted organs. Cyclosporine is sometimes… read more

Cymbalta (Duloxetine)

Overview

Many people with lupus experience depression because of disease activity, medication side effects, or the stress of living with a chronic illness. Cymbalta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug…

Dialysis

Overview
Most people diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) eventually develop lupus nephritis. Even with careful treatment, five to 20 percent of those with lupus nephritis will develop end-stage renal… read more

Elavil (Amitriptyline)

Overview
Many people with lupus experience depression because of disease activity, medication side effects, or the stress of living with a chronic illness. Elavil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug… read more

Eliquis (Apixaban)

Overview
Eliquis is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and to treat DVT and pulmonary embolism. Eliquis may also be referred to by its drug… read more

Fragmin (Dalteparin sodium)

Overview
Fragmin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in people with a high risk for developing blood clots. Fragmin may also be referred… 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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Heparin

Overview
Heparin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and treat thrombi and emboli (blood clots).

Heparain is an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. It is believed that… read more

Imuran (Azathioprine)

Overview
Imuran, also known by its drug name, Azathioprine, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1968 to help prevent rejection in people who had kidney transplants. More… read more

Indocin (Indomethacin)

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Indocin is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1965 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Indomethacin. Indocin is used… read more

Innohep (Tinzaparin)

Overview
Innohep is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute deep vein thrombosis in conjunction with Warfarin. Innohep may also be referred to by its drug name,… read more

Kidney transplant

Overview
Most people diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) eventually develop lupus nephritis. Even with careful treatment, five to 20 percent of those with lupus nephritis will develop end-stage renal… read more

Liquaemin (Heparin)

Overview
Liquaemin is a prescription drug that was discovered in the early 1900s, before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was formed. It is also known by its drug name, Heparin, and the alternate brand name… read more

Lovenox (Enoxaparin)

Overview
Lovenox is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis. Lovenox may also be referred to by its drug name, Enoxaparin.

Lovenox is an… read more

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

Lyrica (Pregabalin)

Overview
Lyrica is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia, postherpetic neuralgia, partial onset seizures, and neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy… read more

Myfortic (Mycophenolic acid)

Overview
Myfortic is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection in people with kidney transplants in conjunction with Cyclosporine and corticosteroids. Myfortic is… read more

Neurontin (Gabapentin)

Overview
Neurontin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postherpetic neuralgia and some types of seizures. Neurontin is sometimes prescribed to treat neuropathic pain and… read more

Pamelor (Nortriptyline)

Overview
Many people with lupus experience depression because of disease activity, medication side effects, or the stress of living with a chronic illness. Pamelor is a prescription medication approved by the Food and… 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

Relafen (Nabumetone) for Lupus

The Relafen brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Rheumatrex (Methotrexate) for Lupus

The Rheumatrex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to… read more

Rituxan (Rituximab)

Overview
Rituxan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in conjunction with Methotrexate. Rituxan may be prescribed… 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

Topamax (Topiramate)

Overview
Topamax is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. Topamax may be prescribed to control seizures associated with lupus. Topamax is also… read more

Ultram (Tramadol) for Lupus

The Ultram brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

Overview
Many people with lupus experience depression because of disease activity, medication side effects, or the stress of living with a chronic illness. Wellbutrin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug… read more

Zoloft (Sertraline)

Overview
Many people with lupus experience depression because of disease activity, medication side effects, or the stress of living with a chronic illness. Zoloft is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug… read more