Immunosuppressive Tacrolimus Found Safe, Effective for Lupus Nephritis
The immunosuppressive agent tacrolimus, used in combination with other immunosuppressants, was deemed safe and effective for treatment of lupus nephritis, a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a new study shows. The study, “Efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in induction therapy of patients with lupus nephritis,” was published…