Drugs used in Sjögren syndrome with focus on new and upcoming compounds

Abstract

Primary Sjögren syndrome, which is amongst the common types of rheumatologic diseases, is classified as a chronic inflammatory process. Sjögren syndrome can present alone (primary SS) or with relation to other systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (secondary SS). This autoimmune disease is known for the unique characteristics of dry eyes and dry mouth, specifically affecting the exocrine glands.