Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine versus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and their combinations in the treatment of IgA nephropathy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Conclusion:The combination of ACEI or ARB with TCM demonstrated superior efficacy compared to ACEI/ARB monotherapy in the treatment of IgAN without any significant ADRs. Therefore, combination therapies can be used to enhance therapeutic outcomes based on individual patient circumstances, highlighting the use of TCM as a widely applicable approach in clinical practice.Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023476674.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research