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2. Lupus - Wikipedia

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   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]

3. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus - Wikipedia

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   Of the drugs that cause DIL, hydralazine has been found to cause a higher incidence. Hydralazine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. Approximately 5% of the patients who have taken hydralazine over long periods of time and in high doses have shown DIL-like symptoms. [8] Many of the other drugs have a low to very low risk to ...

4. Belimumab - Wikipedia

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   The total cost for the first year of treatment with belimumab is $28,000. [38] Belimumab is much more expensive than other drugs used to treat lupus, including prednisone ($140 per year), hydroxychloroquine ($132), oral methotrexate ($432), azathioprine ($468), and mycophenolate mofetil ($1,224). [38]

5. 'Lifesaving' lupus drug in short supply after Trump touts ...

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6. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   The term over-the-counter (OTC) refers to a medication that can be purchased without a medical prescription. [3] In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. [4]

7. Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors are compounds that slow or stop the action of the arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase or 5-LOX) enzyme, which is responsible for the production of inflammatory leukotrienes.

8. Scientists say they have identified lupus' root cause — and ...

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   Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, joint pain or skin rashes. In rare cases, the disease may lead to kidney or heart damage, or weaken the immune system so the body can’t fight off infections.

9. Over-the-counter counseling - Wikipedia

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   OTC counseling requires an assessment of the patient's self-care concerns and drug-related needs. The types of drugs that are involved in OTC counseling are, for example, used to treat self-diagnosable conditions like heartburn, cough, and rashes, though prescription drugs and professional diagnoses are also relevant to the recommendation ...