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Belimumab

 
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    Belimumab
    Benlysta 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • A human monoclonal antibody to B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS, also known as BAFF), a member of the TNF family that inhibits B cell apoptosis and stimulates differentiation of B cells.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Antibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Adverse Effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Infections
  • Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
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