Abstract
In this paper we discuss the effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs on proteinuria and the specific risks of these drugs in patients with nephrotic syndrome. We summarize the results of a prospective uncontrolled trial of meclofenamate in severe steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome secondary to focal glomerular sclerosis and idiopathic membranous nephropathy. This study examined the effect of meclofenamate on proteinuria, serum albumin levels, serum cholesterol, serum triglycerides, renal function, BP, liver function tests, and hemotologic values. We also sought and evaluated adverse reactions due to this medication. We offer some suggestions for selective use and careful supervision of NSAIDs in the nephrotic syndrome.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 345-350 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | American Journal of Kidney Diseases |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1986 |
Keywords
- Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
- nephrotic syndrome
- proteinuria
- renal function
- side effects
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology