Is it safe to take Deflacort for lupus during the third-trimester of pregnancy?

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You have not mentioned the symptoms of your wife. The treatment of lupus depends on the symptoms and severity of the disease. Some lupus medicines cannot be given during pregnancy. Medicines like Hydroxychloroquine, steroids, and Azathioprine are relatively safe and given according to the severity of symptoms. Your wife's reports are normal except for ANA (antinuclear antibody) positivity (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If your wife is mildly symptomatic without any major organ involvement, the dose of Deflacort can and should be reduced. Also, she should be started on the tablet Hydroxychloroquine at 200-300 mg HS. If her symptoms are moderate to severe, a tablet of Azathioprine can be added. Please mention her present and past symptoms in detail to advise a better treatment plan. About food, no specific food is prohibited. Avoid raw and store-bought food to avoid infections and try to maintain a healthy weight.

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