Abstract | AIM: METHODS: RESULTS: Compared with previous double-combination therapy of prednisone (Pre) and TAC, the short-term remission rate in all 18 patients was significantly improved after the triple-combination therapy, while the frequent relapse rate in the following 12 months was also significantly decreased. Among three different subgroups with CTX, MMF or LEF therapy, no significant difference was found in short-term remission rate and the relapse rate within 1 year follow up by Kaplan-Meier plot. CONCLUSION: Triple-combination therapy with Pre + TAC + CTX/MMF/LEF is effective for short-term response and 1 year remission, without significant additional side-effects seen in children with steroid-resistant and tacrolimus-resistant or tacrolimus-sensitive but frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome. Further study for evaluating long-term efficacy and safety of triple-combination therapy with Pre + TAC + CTX/MMF/LEF would be necessary for these patients.
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Authors | Boying Wu, Jianhua Mao, Huijun Shen, Haidong Fu, Jingjing Wang, Aimin Liu, Weizhong Gu, Qiang Shu, Lizhong Du |
Journal | Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.)
(Nephrology (Carlton))
Vol. 20
Issue 1
Pg. 18-24
(Jan 2015)
ISSN: 1440-1797 [Electronic] Australia |
PMID | 25312783
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2014 Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology. |
Chemical References |
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Glucocorticoids
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Cyclophosphamide
- Mycophenolic Acid
- Prednisone
- Tacrolimus
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Topics |
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Cyclophosphamide
(therapeutic use)
- Drug Resistance
- Female
- Glucocorticoids
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Immunosuppression Therapy
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Mycophenolic Acid
(analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
- Nephrotic Syndrome
(drug therapy)
- Prednisone
(therapeutic use)
- Prospective Studies
- Recurrence
- Tacrolimus
(therapeutic use)
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