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Brand Benlysta Vial 120 mg by GSK for Local Pick Up

The brand Benlysta vial 120 mg comes from Canada (currently unavailable) manufactured by GSK. This medication is available for Local Pick Up Only. It is available in the quantity of one vial.

Benlysta Information

Benlysta (Belimumab) is primarily prescribed for the treatment of adults and children five years of age and older who have active systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also used to treat individuals with active lupus nephritis, a condition in which the disease affects the kidneys. It's used alongside standard treatments like steroids or other immunosuppressants to help keep these diseases under control. The active ingredient in this medication is belimumab. It belongs to a class of drugs known as B-lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitors and is categorized as a monoclonal antibody. This medication works by binding to a protein in the blood called B-lymphocyte stimulator. This protein is necessary for the survival and development of B cells, which are a type of white blood cell. By binding to this protein and blocking it, this medication causes these B cells to die. This is helpful because, in people with lupus, these B cells are overactive and create the proteins that attack the body's own tissues.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's defense system becomes confused and starts attacking healthy organs and tissues instead of germs. This can cause a range of symptoms, including joint pain, extreme tiredness, and skin rashes. When the immune system attacks the kidneys, it leads to lupus nephritis, which can be quite serious and potentially lead to kidney failure if it isn't managed. Benlysta helps by lowering the number of specific white blood cells that are causing this internal damage. By doing this, it appears to help reduce the frequency of symptom flares and may suggest a lower risk of long-term organ damage. It often helps patients reduce the amount of steroid medication they need to take, which is often used in long-term treatment.

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Do I need a prescription to order Benlysta 120 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Benlysta 120 mg.