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Medicines belimumabQuestion & answer

belimumab · Medicine question

Is belimumab an immunosuppressant?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It modifies B-cell survival and can increase susceptibility to infection, although it does not bind directly to B cells.

Sources for this answer

Benlysta 200 mg solution for injection in pre-filled penemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
Benlysta 120 mg and 400 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 35

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