A 5 year old boy is suffering from mimimal change nephrotic syndrome. For bringing about a remission induction, the drug of choice is
Correct Answer: Prednisolone
Description: Because of the high prevalence of minimal-change disease (MCD) in children with nephrotic syndrome, an empiric trial of coicosteroids commonly is the first step in therapy. Coicosteroids are the treatment of choice, leading to complete remission of proteinuria in most cases. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now