Benlysta

Alternate Name: Benlysta

Description: Benlysta is a selective immunosuppressant prescribed for the treatment of patients with lupus. Belimumab is the generic version of Benlysta. Benlysta costs around $3,479 for a supply of 2, 400 mg vials, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Benlysta savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Pen

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Immunological Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 200 MG/ML

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kind of infection, a weak immune system, or a history of cancer, depression, or mental illness. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an infection that would not go away or kept coming back. This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for infection, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, bronchitis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyInfusion reactionsChanges in mood or behaviorIncreased risk for certain types of cancer This medicine may make it easier for you to get an infection. Take precautions to prevent illness. Avoid people who are ill. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting, severe headache Pain, itching, burning, swelling, bleeding, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how belimumab works. Tell your doctor if you are also using cyclophosphamide or other biologic treatments (including rituximab)., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. You should not receive live vaccines 30 days before or during treatment with this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems: A brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)Increased risk for certain types of cancerInfusion reaction, This medicine may make it easier for you to get an infection. Take precautions to prevent illness. Avoid people who are ill. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.