List of Treatments for Lupus

Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Overview
Celebrex is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebrex is used… read more

Imuran (Azathioprine)

Overview
Imuran, also known by its drug name, Azathioprine, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1968 to help prevent rejection in people who had kidney transplants. More… read more

Methotrexate

Overview
Methotrexate, sold under the brand name Rheumatrex, is a prescription medication originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for fighting cancer. In people with mild cases of lupus,… read more

Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Overview
Motrin is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Stronger doses of Motrin are available by prescription. Motrin is used to treat pain, stiffness and discomfort caused by… read more

Naproxen

Overview
Naproxen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is sold under the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn. Stronger doses of Naproxen are available by prescription. Naproxen is… read more

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine)

Overview
Plaquenil is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation associated with lupus in people whose symptoms have not responded to drugs with lower risk for… read more

Prednisone

Overview
Prednisone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s to treat inflammation associated with lupus. Prednisone may be prescribed at a low dose for maintenance,… read more

Rheumatrex (Methotrexate)

The Rheumatrex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview
Rheumatrex, also known by its drug name Methotrexate, is a prescription medication originally approved by the…