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Ciclosporin in minimal-change glomerulopathy and in focal segmental glomerular sclerosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2256469     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Results of the available literature and preliminary data of an ongoing multicenter, prospective, randomized Italian trial indicate that ciclosporin (CS), at low doses, may maintain remission of the nephrotic syndrome in most steroid-sensitive patients. In steroid-resistant patients CS may cause either complete or partial remission in about 40% of patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. With doses not exceeding 5 mg/kg/day and careful monitoring of renal and liver function, blood pressure and blood levels, severe side effects can be prevented. Although an extensive use of CS in nephrotic syndrome is still premature, cautious trials may be attempted in patients with steroid toxicity and/or devastating nephrotic syndrome.
Authors:
C Ponticelli; E Rivolta
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of nephrology     Volume:  10 Suppl 1     ISSN:  0250-8095     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Nephrol.     Publication Date:  1990  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-01-24     Completed Date:  1991-01-24     Revised Date:  2007-02-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8109361     Medline TA:  Am J Nephrol     Country:  SWITZERLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  105-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Divisione di Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Maggiore, Milano, Italia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Child
Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
Cyclosporins / therapeutic use*
Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / drug therapy*
Humans
Nephrosis, Lipoid / drug therapy*
Nephrotic Syndrome / drug therapy*
Prospective Studies
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cyclosporins; 50-18-0/Cyclophosphamide

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