Efficacy of body weight vs body surface area-based prednisolone regimen in nephrotic syndrome

ConclusionsIn treating children with uncomplicated NS, both BSA and BW regimens were equally effective in achieving initial remission and maintaining disease remission. Due to fewer adverse events and lesser cumulative steroid exposure with BW based regimen, it may be considered as better option over BSA regimen.Clinical trial registry nameClinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2015/03/005655)

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Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - March 21, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research