Benlysta for pediatric lupus nephritis: FDA-approved

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

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? [FEB 2023 Update]

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

Donald Thomas, MD

Update March 2023:

The journal Lupus reported a study showing that Benlysta is safe and effective to use during pregnancy

Update February 2023:

Benlysta was FDA-approved to treat lupus nephritis in children as young as 5 years old in July …