Abstract

New and Established Therapeutic Options for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract. Systemic lupus erythematosus is a multisystem autoimmune disease. The mainstay of therapy are antimalarials, mostly hydroxychloroquine, which should be given whenever possible. Belimumab is in the meantime a well-established add-on treatment. In the first place, joint manifestations as well as skin and fatigue improve. It was also shown to reduce severe flares and steroid use. Another therapeutic option in the future might be the interferon anifrolumab due to positive results in new studies. In case of renal manifestations mycophenolate mofetil is widely used.

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