Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Benlysta

Descriptions


Belimumab injection is used to treat active, autoantibody-positive, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis 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