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Belimumab, sold under the brand name Benlysta, is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF), [6] also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS). [7] It is approved in the United States [8] and Canada, [9] and the European Union [5] to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis. [10]
Hydroxychloroquine was approved by the FDA for lupus in 1955. [120] Some drugs approved for other diseases are used for SLE 'off-label'. In November 2010, an FDA advisory panel recommended approving belimumab (Benlysta) as a treatment for the pain and flare-ups common in lupus. The drug was approved by the FDA in March 2011. [121] [122]
Voclosporin, sold under the brand name Lupkynis, is a calcineurin inhibitor used as an immunosuppressant medication for the treatment of lupus nephritis. [2] [4] It is an analog of ciclosporin that has enhanced action against calcineurin and greater metabolic stability.
It has also shown heart-health benefits, even gaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in adults with type 2 diabetes ...
According to data from the trial, Rybelsus helped reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events by 14% among patients taking oral semaglutide versus a placebo.
A small number of people paid cash for Ozempic and Rybelsus, less than 1% of all prescriptions each. A larger percentage paid cash for Wegovy — 12.7% of prescriptions in 2021, 2.6% in 2022 and 1 ...
In September 2019, a version that can be taken orally (Rybelsus) was approved for medical use in the United States, [70] [71] and in the European Union in April 2020. [ 18 ] In June 2021, a higher-dose version for injectable use sold under the brand name Wegovy was approved by the FDA as an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight ...
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