Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation that can affect the joints, skin and other body systems.
Key points
- Lupus can cause joint pain, skin rashes and extreme tiredness, and symptoms sometimes flare up and then ease.
- Hydroxychloroquine is one of the medicines listed for lupus and is taken as a tablet.
Medicines listed for systemic lupus erythematosus
The catalogue lists one product, Hsquin, which contains Hydroxychloroquine. This antimalarial medicine is used to help manage lupus.