Systemic lupus erythematosus

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Published 2018-07-29

Systemic lupus erythematous is an autoimmune condition characterised by damage to organ systems due to autoantibodies and immune complex deposition. Genes, epigenetic changes and environment play a role in its pathogenesis. SLE is a truly multi system disease causing widespread clinical manifestations in almost all organ systems. Autoantibodies in SLE are numerous and mainly include ANA, dsDNA, Sm and others.
The treatment options in SLE include NSAIDS, oral and topical glucocorticoids, HCQ, methotrexate, mycophenolate and azathioprine. Dose and adverse effects of each of these medications is discussed in detail. Also included in the discussion is the SLICC criteria for diagnosis of SLE.

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All Comments (4)

@she3484 3 years ago

I m suffering with this since 4 years😞😞
@independenceman 5 years ago

Informative and lucid lecture sir thank you .. May I know the books u refer to ?
@a.h.s5152 4 years ago

I have SLE lupus it's a terrible disease it's attacked organs I take 200mg of hydroxy chloroquine two times a day and 5mg steriods I take 4mg methylpredinsone pack for extra when I need it for flares