Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation that can affect the joints, skin and other body systems.
Medicine used to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Key points
- Lupus can cause joint pain, skin rashes and extreme tiredness, and symptoms sometimes flare up and then ease.
- Hydroxychloroquine is one of the medicines listed for lupus and is taken as a tablet.
Medicines listed for systemic lupus erythematosus
The catalogue lists one product, Hsquin, which contains Hydroxychloroquine. This antimalarial medicine is used to help manage lupus.
