Efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids for patients with IgA nephropathy: a meta-analysis

ConclusionsGlucocorticoids were wildly used to treat various diseases including IgAN. Meanwhile, adverse events cannot be neglected, such as gastrointestinal adverse events, infection and so on. Corticosteroid should be used with reserve, especially in those patients with hypertension and impaired renal function or older patients.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research