SGLT-2 inhibitors in Lupus Nephropathy. It could be considered an intervention of Nephroprotection
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Keywords

Systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus nephropathy
SGLT2 inhibitors
Nephroprotection
Proteinuria
Cardiovascular risk

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Rico-Fontalvo J, Vázquez Jiménez LC, Rodríguez-Yánez T, Daza-Arnedo R, Vergara-Serpa O, Uparella I, et al. SGLT-2 inhibitors in Lupus Nephropathy. It could be considered an intervention of Nephroprotection. Rev. parag. reumatol. [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 16 [cited 2026 Jan. 27];8(2):94-100. Available from: https://www.revista.spr.org.py/index.php/spr/article/view/169

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune rheumatologic disorder. The kidneys are frequently affected organs. The usual treatment of lupus nephritis includes nephroprotective drugs, immunosuppressants, and immunomodulators. SGLT-2 inhibitors are drugs that initially arrived as antidiabetics. Important cardio and nephroprotective effects have been found even in nondiabetic patients. Experimental studies of lu- pus nephritis mentioned the expression of SGLT-2; therefore, this article aims to make an updated review of the evidence on the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in patients with nephritis. Extensive clinical trials with SGLT-2 inhibitors have generally excluded these patients. The current evidence of the use of iSGLT-2 in lupus nephritis is quite limited and carries from small observational studies and case series, where there are benefits in reducing proteinuria. More trials are required to establish its long-term effects.

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