In steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) in children, is there clear evidence that steroids given every second day are more beneficial in terms of reducing relapse rate and side effects compared with half the dose given every day?

Pediatr Nephrol. 2001 Dec;16(12):1159-60. doi: 10.1007/s004670100054.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage*
  • Prednisone / adverse effects
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisone