[Treatment of nephrotic syndrome with cyclosporin A]

Cesk Pediatr. 1990 Oct;45(10):591-5.
[Article in Slovak]

Abstract

The authors treated eight children with corticoid dependent syndrome caused by minor abnormalities of the glomeruli with Cyclosporin A. They administered Cyclosporin, 5 mg/kg/24 h., for a period of 8-16 weeks. In three patients they used Cyclosporin A alone, 5 children were given in addition 10 mg Prednisone per day. They achieved complete remission in all patients. During treatment they monitored haematological and biochemical parameters as well as Cyclosporin A levels; before treatment and after its termination they examined also immunological indicators. They did not observe any serious side effects of treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cyclosporins / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / immunology
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / physiopathology

Substances

  • Cyclosporins