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A structured, phase-based approach to immunosuppressive and biologic therapy—utilizing hydroxychloroquine and azathioprine as safe cornerstones while avoiding teratogenic or unproven novel agents—is essential for managing lupus nephritis during pregnancy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This review assesses the safety and clinical use of biologics and immunosuppressive therapies for lupus nephritis during pregnancy.

July 11, 2026Lupus

Navigating the therapeutic landscape: Biologics and immunosuppressive therapy in lupus nephritis during pregnancy

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SGSonja GolubovićUniversity of Novi Sad SŽSiniša ŽivkovićUniversity of Novi Sad VVVladimir VeselinovUniversity of Novi Sad

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Review evaluates safety of lupus nephritis treatments during pregnancy, indicating crucial guidelines for management.

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This review assesses the safety and clinical use of biologics and immunosuppressive therapies for lupus nephritis during pregnancy.
Comprehensive narrative review of literature from January 2000 to May 2025
Utilized PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases
Incorporated key guidelines and clinical trial data
Hydroxychloroquine and azathioprine are compatible with pregnancy management.
Voclosporin and obinutuzumab lack pregnancy safety data; avoidance is recommended.
Belimumab shows no major safety concerns; cautious use in refractory cases is suggested.

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Golubović et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51e019c18d7f28ca500b70 https://doi.org/10.1177/09612033261469025

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Navigating the therapeutic landscape: Biologics and immunosuppressive therapy in lupus nephritis during pregnancy

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