Steroid Tapering in Lupus Nephritis: Insights from the 2024 ACR Guidelines

In this expert-led video, Stacey Johnson, NP-C, from the Montana Arthritis Center, breaks down the 2024 ACR Guidelines for Lupus Nephritis and highlights key treatment strategies—including hydroxychloroquine dosing, steroid pulse and taper regimens, and the role of triple therapy. Learn how to tailor treatment for Class III, IV, and V Lupus Nephritis using combinations like mycophenolate, belimumab, calcineurin inhibitors, and low-dose cyclophosphamide.

These updated recommendations emphasize precision and safety, focusing on minimizing steroid exposure while maximizing disease control through multi-targeted immune therapy.

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