Sub-optimal use of anti-malarial therapy for SLE in the Asia Pacific region: observations from the Asia Pacific lupus cohort
Rangi Kandane-Rathnayake,
Alberta Hoi,
Worawit Louthrenoo
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionThe guidelines for management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) recommend the use of anti-malarial (AM) drugs [commonly hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)] in all patients, unless contraindicated. We evaluated the prevalence of AM use in patients with SLE in countries across the Asia Pacific region.MethodsWe used data from the Asia Pacific Lupus Collaboration (APLC) cohort, collected prospectively from SLE patients meeting ACR or/and SLICC criteria, between 2013 and 2020. Demographic factor… Show more
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