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Lupus: This is a condition that affects the immune system where the body creates antibodies that incorrectly attack the body's own cells. It can cause symptoms such as tiredness, skin rashes, hair loss, joint pain and dry eyes.

The medicines listed below are used to treat lupus. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:

Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)

Lupus, Version 4, last updated 01/Apr/2008