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12 Treatments for Lupus Nephritis

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1	Medical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or, more commonly lupus) is a condition in which your immune system begins attacking different areas of your body. Lupus nephritis is one of the most serious complications of lupus. It occurs when SLE causes yo[read article]

Treatment News for Lupus Nephritis

New Guidelines Issued for Severe Lupus
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Lupus Kidney Disorder Treatment Improved Over Decade: Review
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Cancer Drug May Offer New Hope for Lupus Patients
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Tests for Lupus Nephritis

1. Urinalysis A urinalysis is a laboratory test done to detect problems with your body that can appear in your urine. Many illnesses and disorders affect how your body removes wa... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Kidney Biopsy A renal biopsy is a procedure used to extract kidney tissue for laboratory analysis. The word renal describes the kidneys. A renal biopsy is also called a kidney bi... More
4. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
5. Serum Creatinine Test A creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a waste product that forms when creatine breaks down. Creatine is a substance f... More
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Medical Procedures for Lupus Nephritis

1. Hemodialysis The function of your kidneys is to purify your body by removing waste and excess fluid. Dialysis is a treatment used for people whose kidneys don't work proper... More
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Prescribed Medications for Lupus Nephritis

1. cyclophosphamide(Cytoxan ) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (sye kloe FOSS fa mide) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like lymph... More
2. mycophenolate mofetil(CellCept ) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (mye koe FEN oh late MOE fe til) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
3. azathioprine(Imuran , Azasan) AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More
4. methylPREDNISolone(Medrol , others...) Close METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ... More
5. prednisoLONE(Prelone , others...) Close PREDNISOLONE (pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions trea... More
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Diets for Lupus Nephritis

1. Low Protein Diet
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.