Post Date December, 03 2023
The treatment of nephrotic syndrome is generally divided into traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Both Chinese and Western medicine have their own characteristics. So, how does Western medicine treat nephrotic syndrome? The following is a detailed introduction to the treatment of nephrotic syndrome with Western medicine, hoping to help friends in need.
l. Hormone therapy
Prednisone is commonly used, and according to the type of disease and the patient's response to prednisone, a short course of 8 weeks, a medium course of 4-6 months, and a long course of 9-12 months are used. Short courses are used for primary treatment of simple kidney disease, while medium and long courses are used for recurrent or inflammatory kidney disease.
2. Immunosuppressants
Cases with poor hormone therapy or significant side effects can be treated with a combination of immunosuppressive agents, commonly used including vincristine, Tripterygium wilfordii glycosides, cyclophosphamide, and thiophene; Cyclosporin A, etc.
3. Diuretics
Generally, cases sensitive to hormone therapy may experience diuresis after 7-10 days of medication, and there is no need to use diuretics. Diuretics can be used in case of severe edema. Furosemide (furosemide) is usually used for intravenous administration. It is better to infuse low molecular dextran first, which can often produce good diuretic effect.
The above mentioned is the main treatment method for nephrotic syndrome in Western medicine. Although Western medicine has a faster effect and higher risk, there is a high possibility of adverse reactions caused by drugs during the treatment process. Therefore, patients are advised not to take medication without authorization to avoid adverse reactions.
