Drug-induced lupus erythematosus medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Generally, symptoms of drug-induced lupus erythematosus may disappear within several days to weeks after stopping the medication that caused the condition.

• Stop the medications that caused the problem.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs may be used to control inflammation and pain in patients with pain and other symptoms. Usual drugs include ibuprofen, naproxen and indomethacin. Usual side effects are pain, bleeding and ulcers in upper gastrointestinal tract.
• Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids can be used to control many symptoms such as pain and rash. Side effects of corticosteroids may include a decreased ability against infection, worse healing in the wound and osteoporosis.
• Antimalarial drugs: These drugs can be used to treat rash and arthritis in patients with drug-induced lupus erythematosus.

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