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

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

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated February 26, 2025

Saphnelo and Benlysta are two FDA-approved biologics for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). They work in two very different ways, and both have the capability of getting patients into remission and off steroids (two very important goals in treating SLE). …

For more in-depth information on Saphnelo vs Benlysta? What is the Best Medicine for Lupus? [February 2025]:

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Anifrolumab FDA Approval to Treat Systemic Lupus [Saphnelo February 2025 Update]

posted in All on August 2, 2021 by

Donald Thomas

Updated February 26, 2025

Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) is the 2nd FDA-approved biologic to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The first biologic was belimumab (Benlysta).

This article discusses Saphnelo in detail. To compare Saphnelo and Benlysta, see my other article on this topic: lupusencyclopedia.com/saphnelo-vs-benlysta

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Saphnelo for Lupus: One of Two Approved Biologics [February 2025 Update]

posted in Drugs used in lupus on April 18, 2021 by

Donald Thomas

Updated February 26, 2025

Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) effectively treats individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus. It reduces the overactivity of an immune system molecule at the heart of lupus immune system dysfunction: type 1 interferon.This article discusses some aspects of Saphenlo. Also, please see my

For more in-depth information on Saphnelo for Lupus: One of Two Approved Biologics [February 2025 Update]:

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