Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) | A Google Knol by David Daikh, MD, PhD at UCSF - 0 views
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avivajazz jazzaviva on 19 Mar 09Treatment of most forms of SLE involves suppression of the immune system, as summarized in Table I. The most commonly used immunosuppressive drugs for moderately severe lupus are the corticosteroids, such as prednisone. These agents effectively suppress disease activity for most patients, but they also have many undesirable side effects.
