Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Benlysta Injection
Benlysta Injection
| Generic name | belimumab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS)-specific inhibitor (a type of selective immunosuppressant, monoclonal antibody) |
| Forms | Injection |
Benlysta is a prescription biologic medicine given by IV infusion or injection under the skin. It is used along with other lupus medicines to treat lupus in adults and children age 5 and older.
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