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FARMAKOLOGI
TREATMENT
GOALS OF THERAPY:
PHARMACOTHERAPY
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Oral corticosteroids
Patients w/ mild SLE do not normally require use of systemic corticosteroids
but there are patients who has low quality of life if not given low-dose
corticosteroids
Lowest possible dose should be used for maintenance therapy
High-dose corticosteroids are necessary for refractory manifestations of SLE
& for severe organ systems’ manifestations especially CNS, renal &
hematologic manifestations
Decreases inflammation by suppression of the immune system
Topical corticosteroids
Helpful for discoid lesions especially on the scalp
Use a less potent steroid on the face because it is more prone to atrophy
TREATMENT
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Parenteral corticosteroids
Pulse therapy with IV corticosteroids in combination with
immunosuppressive therapy is recommended for Class III and IV SLE patients
with confirmed glomerulonephritis
TREATMENT
IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS
1. Azathioprine
2. Belimumab
3. Cyclophosphamide
4. IV Immune Globulin (IVIg)
5. Methotraxate
TREATMENT
NSAIDS
These drugs provide symptomatic relief of fever, arthritis & mild serositis
SUNSCREEN
Patients with SLE should apply sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 to prevent
dermal or systemic disease flares upon exposure to ultraviolet light
FA RM A K OLOGIS
Terapi didasarkan p a d a o rgan d a n b eratnya manifestasi