Lupus Erythematosus : Drugs
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Comfort Pac with Naproxen
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Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Azathioprine lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body
fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a
liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.
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Azathioprine is a non-specific immunosuppressant antimetabolite that can be used as a chemotherapeutic agent to inhibit lymphocyte purine metabolism. In the United States, azathioprine is also known by the brand name Imuran.
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Immunosuppressive antimetabolite.
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Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that reduces inflammation in the body.
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Antineoplastic agent and immunosuppressant; nitrogen mustard-derivative alkylating agent.
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Cyclophosphamide is an anticancer (antineoplastic) agent. It also acts as a suppressor of the immune system.
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Diclofenac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Diclofenac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Diclofenac sodium is a prescription medicine used to relieve pain and swelling. It is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID. Diclofenac sodium overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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Prototypical NSAIA; phenylacetic acid derivative; structurally related to meclofenamate sodium and mefenamic acid.
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Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; also exhibits mineralocorticoid activity.
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Hydrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Hydrocortisone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Antimalarial; 4-aminoquinoline derivative.
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Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
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Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Indomethacin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
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Prototypical NSAIA; indoleacetic acetic acid derivative.
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Antineoplastic agent and immunosuppressant; folic acid antagonist.
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Methotrexate is a folic acid derivative that interferes with folic acid metabolism (folate antagonist). It is a cytotoxic agent (a chemical that is directly toxic to cells) with multiple characteristics and may be described as an antimetabolite, antineoplastic, and immunosuppressant.
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Methotrexate injection interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially
cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
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Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
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Cyclophosphamide is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Cyclophosphamide interferes
with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites.
Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is
common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
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Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that
reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
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