nephrotic syndrome
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nephrotic syndromeTRANSCRIPT
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Nephrotic Syndrome(Investigation, Treatment)
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InvestigationsProteinuria3+-4+Protein Creatine Ratio>2Urinary Protein Excretion40 mg/kg/hrSerum Albumin2.5g/dLSerum Clolesterol250 mg/dL
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InvestigationsRadiographyRenal Biopsy
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Treatment
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TreatmentSteroid ResponsiveSteroid Resistant
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Steroid ResponsivePrednisone40mg/m2/dayPrednisolone60mg/m2/day
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Steroid ResistantCyclophsphamide2mg/kg/dayPlus Prednisone
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Steroid ResistantCyclosporineMycophenolateLevamisole500-1000 mg/kg IV infusion
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Other DrugsCyclosporine15 mg/kg PO for 1 doseTarcolimus0.15-0.2 mg/kg/day divided 12hrMycophenolate600 mg/sq.meter POAlbumin500-1000 mg/kg IV infusionFurosemide1-2 mg/kg 6-8 hr
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Complications
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Prognosis
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The End