What medicine does lupus erythematosus take

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Because the traditional Chinese medicine is to treat lupus erythematosus in the way of syndrome differentiation, and the traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of lupus erythematosus has the advantage of safety and non-toxic side effects, which is favored by the majority of patients with lupus erythematosus. Now let's share the knowledge about what medicine to take for lupus erythematosus.

What medicine does lupus erythematosus take

Drug 1: methotrexate: English abbreviation for MTX, which is the main drug for the treatment of rheumatic immunity. It is also used to treat lupus erythematosus. It plays a role in the treatment of lupus erythematosus rash, arthritis, pleurisy, and has the effect of reducing the titer of autoantibodies. Combined with chloroquine and hormone can control the activity of lupus erythematosus patients without increasing the dose of hormone.

Drug 2: glucocorticoids: glucocorticoids are still the main drugs for the treatment of lupus erythematosus. At present, prednisone is the most commonly used orally, and methylprednisolone is commonly used intravenously. However, patients should pay special attention to the side effects of hormone drugs. Patients should not change the dosage or stop taking drugs without authorization. Lupus erythematosus patients must follow the doctor's advice for treatment, otherwise it is harmful to the disease.

Drug 3: immunosuppressant: at present, cyclophosphamide is the most commonly used. It is taken orally every day or intravenously every month. It has side effects such as bone marrow suppression, reduction of immune function and gonadal suppression. Pay attention to recheck liver function and blood routine when taking medicine. Lupus erythematosus patients with such treatment should pay attention to early examination, which is conducive to timely detection of problems, timely withdrawal of drugs, to avoid further aggravation of side effects, and know how to return visit regularly.

matters needing attention

For this disease: diet fig, yellow mud snail, celery and other food with enhanced light sensitivity; mushrooms, mushrooms and other bedding and tobacco may also promote the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus symptoms, try not to eat or eat less.