Belimumab

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Benlysta?
Brand Names: Canada: Benlysta?

Uses

It is used to treat lupus.
Belimumab lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may be given before this drug to lower fever and chills.

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