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Why we use antimalarial drugs in treatment of systemic manifestations of sle?
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Medication called: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is used in sle due to anti inflammatory property . It is used for rheumatoid arthritis.
Answered 10/20/2018
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See details: Hydroxyxhloroquine (plaquenil) is used because it is not only proven to be effective in treating the common manifestations of lupus but it helps to prevent more serious problems from occurring in the future.
Answered 4/1/2023
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