Lupus Foundation of America Applauds FDA's Decision to Approve Benlysta

By Lupus Foundation of America — From lupus.org Published at July 5, 2011 Views 481 Comments 6 Likes 5

(Washington, DC, March 9, 2011) Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug, BENLYSTA®, for the treatment of lupus, an autoimmune disease.

Sandra C. Raymond, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), has issued the following statement regarding the FDA’s decision:

“This is a historic day for the millions of people with lupus and their families around the world who have waited more than 52 years for a treatment breakthrough for lupus. We at the LFA applaud the FDA’s decision to approve BENLYSTA®. BENLYSTA is the first drug ever to be specifically developed to treat lupus, and is a significant first step toward reaching our goal of developing an arsenal of new, safe, effective, and tolerable treatments. Today marks the beginning of a new era of improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for the disease.

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	Dianelivesintx May 16, 2012 at 11:12 pm 0 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate How often do you take the Cytoxin Infusion?
	Dianelivesintx May 16, 2012 at 10:58 pm 0 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate Edited May 16, 2012 at 11:00 pm by Dianelivesintx What exactly are Cytoxin Infusions? Can you direct me to a web sight? Can they be taken with Benlysta?
	Ladylita10 May 16, 2012 at 10:56 pm 2 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate Have you done the cytoxin infusions? I started cellcept last year and I just switched to the liquid. I am tired of swallowing pill. Kinda wish they could mix everything into one shot and i would gladly stick myself daily.
	ImaEva May 16, 2012 at 10:23 pm 0 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate I am excited. I was thinking I was running out of bag of tricks. I am on on cellcept now for my kidneys. 11 years and no remission on the flares. I am excited at the possibility.
	livinwithlupus September 1, 2011 at 11:35 pm 0 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate I was diagnosed with SLE,Raynauds,COPD, and Sojourns June of 2010. I left Alaska and the doctors that tried to take good care of me, But I couldn't get into a rheumy so we move to Oregon and I haven't seen a doc in over 2 months, Oregon has no medical for people like me and my meds are running out and now I am at a lose of what to do..
	brandibear666 August 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm 0 Likes I like this Report as inappropriate i cant wait to ask my new rhematologist about this drug my last doc didnt have me on this hell until i came here i never even knew about it :)

Lupus Foundation of America Applauds FDA's Decision to Approve Benlysta

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