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FDA approves Anifrolumab as first new Lupus treatment in more than 10 years

Anifrolumab, an inhibitor of type 1 interferons, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.

Dose: 300 mg concentrate for solution for infusion.

Adverse Effects: The most common adverse reactions are upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, infusion-related reaction, and herpes zoster. The most common serious adverse reaction was herpes zoster.

Source: FDA

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