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In a young female with lupus cerebritis with seizures would you start induction therapy with Rituximab over cyclophosphamide?

And if rituximab, what dose would you use?
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I am not aware of a direct comparison of the efficacy of cyclophosphamide versus rituximab for treating lupus cerebritis with seizures. In cases of life-threatening progressive disease, giving both agents has been reported. Choosing between the two should involve in-depth patient education and invol...

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