Title: [Levamisole in children with frequently recurring idiopathic nephrotic syndrome]. Author: Meregalli P, Bianchetti MG, Imoberdorf G, Lütschg J, Reymond D, Oetliker OH. Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 1994 May 14; 124(19):801-5. PubMed ID: 8209202. Abstract: 10 children (8 boys and 2 girls) with frequently relapsing idiopathic nephrotic syndrome were treated with levamisole (5 mg/kg weekly). In 6 children with steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome a marked reduction in steroids by 62% to 75% was possible. Severe, transient neutropenia was observed in one patient. Levamisole failed to influence the disease course positively in 3 patients with relapses associated with intercurrent illness. It is concluded that levamisole may favourably influence steroid dependence in children with frequently relapsing idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]
