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Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

• All women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the
reproductive age group should receive pre-pregnancy counselling.
• In SLE with pregnancy, hydroxychloroquine, azathioprine, calcineurin
inhibitors and low dose corticosteroids should be continued.
• Low dose aspirin should be initiated in all pregnant SLE patients
unless intolerance or contraindicated.
• Vaccination status and indications for further vaccinations of patients
with SLE should be assessed yearly.

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