Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Benlysta
Descriptions
Belimumab injection is used to treat active, autoantibody-positive, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) in patients who are also receiving other lupus treatments. It is a monoclonal antibody that changes the immune system to help control lupus symptoms.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Solution
- Powder for Solution
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2020
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