The lymphatic system is an extension of the circulatory system consisting of a fluid known as lymph, capillaries called lymphatic vessels, and structures called lymph nodes. Lymph is a watery fluid derived from plasma that has seeped out of the blood system capillaries and mingled with the cells.
The medications most commonly used to control lupus include: 1  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 2  Antimalarial drugs. 3  Corticosteroids. Immunosuppressants.  Tests and 1  diagnosis. Lifestyle and home remedies.
Through the years, a growing number of medications for people with autoimmune diseases were developed, including those for people with lupus. In a presentation to the SLE workshop at HSS, Linda Leff, MPA, RN-BC, gave an overview of those drugs most frequently administered on the infusion unit to patients with lupus.t is used âoff labelâ (without FDA approval) for lupus because B cells play a very important role in the disease. This medication has mixed results in lupus, but works for some patients. Rituxan dosage is 1 gram to start and at 2 weeks, then every 16-20 weeks.