Medications for Lupus Nephritis
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Lupus Nephritis.
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Lupus Nephritis
Benlysta
Generic Name
Belimumab
Benlysta
Generic Name
Belimumab
Form: Injection, Solution
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous
FDA approval date: March 10, 2011
Classification: B Lymphocyte Stimulator-specific Inhibitor
BENLYSTA (belimumab) is indicated for the treatment of: patients 5 years of age and older with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy, and, patients 5 years of age and older with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy. Limitations of Use The efficacy of BENLYSTA has not been evaluated in patients with severe active central nervous system (CNS) lupus. Use of BENLYSTA is not recommended in this situation. BENLYSTA is a B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS)-specific inhibitor indicated for the treatment of:, patients 5 years of age and older with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy; ( 1 ), patients 5 years of age and older with active lupus nephritis who are receiving standard therapy. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The efficacy of BENLYSTA has not been evaluated in patients with severe active central nervous system lupus. Use of BENLYSTA is not recommended in this situation. ( 1 )
Lupkynis
Generic Name
Voclosporin
Lupkynis
Generic Name
Voclosporin
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 22, 2021
Classification: Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
LUPKYNIS is indicated in combination with a background immunosuppressive therapy regimen for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis (LN). Limitations of Use: Safety and efficacy of LUPKYNIS have not been established in combination with cyclophosphamide. Use of LUPKYNIS is not recommended in this situation. LUPKYNIS is a calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated in combination with a background immunosuppressive therapy regimen for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis (LN). ( 1, 14 ) Limitations of Use: Safety and efficacy of LUPKYNIS have not been established in combination with cyclophosphamide. Use of LUPKYNIS is not recommended in this situation.
Saphnelo
Generic Name
Anifrolumab-fnia
Saphnelo
Generic Name
Anifrolumab-fnia
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intravenous
FDA approval date: July 30, 2021
Classification: Type I Interferon Receptor Antagonist
SAPHNELO (anifrolumab-fnia) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), who are receiving standard therapy. Limitations of Use The efficacy of SAPHNELO has not been evaluated in patients with severe active lupus nephritis or severe active central nervous system lupus. Use of SAPHNELO is not recommended in these situations. SAPHNELO is a type I interferon (IFN) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), who are receiving standard therapy. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The efficacy of SAPHNELO has not been evaluated in patients with severe active lupus nephritis or severe active central nervous system lupus. Use of SAPHNELO is not recommended in these situations. ( 1 )
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