Benlysta for pediatric lupus nephritis: FDA-approved

posted in Nephritis, kidneys, urinary tract on August 2, 2022 by

Updated December 29, 2023

Benlysta for children with lupus kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis): FDA-approved on July 26, 2022

This is a monumental breakthrough since children with systemic lupus tend to be sicker than adults. FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approval of drugs for …

Saphnelo vs Benlysta? What is the Best Medicine for Lupus? [January 2025]

posted in Drugs used in lupus on June 5, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated January 16, 2025

Update March 2024

Saphnelo is the only FDA-approved drug for SLE to have a randomized, placebo-controlled long-term extension trial

The FDA is considering the possibility of approving the self-injectible form of Benlysta for children with SLE and lupus nephritis

Saphnelo …

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