Benlysta (belimumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to help manage certain types of lupus. It’s not known whether Benlysta is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. If you can become ...

Benlysta is a human monoclonal antibody that was approved for the treatment of lupus in adults by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 and for lupus nephritis in adults in 2020.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab (Benlysta®) treatment for children ages five years and older with active ...

The 200mg single-dose prefilled autoinjector allows pediatric patients to receive SLE treatment at home via SC administration. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Benlysta (belimumab) ...

If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Benlysta is a safe choice for you. Monoclonal antibodies, such as belimumab (the active drug in Benlysta), may affect the immune system ...