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TABLE 289-11-- TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC PROBLEMS IN LUPUS |
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Fever: NSAIDsantimalarialssteroids |
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Arthralgia/myalgia: NSAIDsacetaminophenamitriptyline |
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Arthritis: NSAIDsantimalarialssteroids (alternate day) or methotrexate |
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Rashes: Sunscreenstopical steroidsantimalarialsinjection |
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Oral ulcers: Antimalarials |
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Raynaud's: No smoking, caffeine, decongestantswarm clothingbiofeedback(long-acting) nifedipineprazosin |
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Serositis: Indomethacinsteroids |
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Pulmonary: Steroids |
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Hypertension: DiureticsACE inhibitorscalcium channel blockersbeta-blockersvasodilators |
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Thrombocytopenia/hemolytic anemia: SteroidsIV gamma-globulinimmunosuppressivessplenectomy |
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Renal disease: Steroidspulse steroidsimmunosuppressives |
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CNS disease |
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Organic: Steroidsantiseizures drugsimmunosuppressives |
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Functional: Antianxiety/antidepression drugs |
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NSAIDs = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; ACE = angiotensin-converting enzyme; CNS = central nervous system. |
