Management of lupus nephritis.
Management of lupus nephritis is relatively nonspecific and includes various immunosuppressive drugs, cytotoxic agents and other modalities directed against the aberrant immune response. Treatment decisions are influenced by the clinical features, histology, response to treatment, relapses, patient consent and tolerance to medications. Guidelines based on available evidence, as to how best to manage lupus nephritis and possible future interventions are discussed.
George
Jacob
J
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram-11.
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007163:Immunosorbent Techniques; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008181:Lupus Nephritis / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents