What medications are used for nephritis?
Dec 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
The medication for nephritis mainly falls into three categories: symptomatic treatment, kidney-protective drugs, and immunosuppressants. Symptomatic medications include diuretics for reducing edema and agents to correct hypoalbuminemia, such as furosemide, spironolactone, human albumin, or plasma. Kidney-protective drugs mainly include Jinshuibao Capsules, Huangkui Capsules, and Astragalus Capsules. Immunosuppressants are also used as appropriate.
Nephritis is a relatively common disease. Early detection and prompt treatment at a hospital are essential once this condition occurs, otherwise it may negatively affect overall health. What medications are used for nephritis?
What Medications Are Used for Nephritis?
Medications for nephritis mainly fall into three categories: symptomatic treatments, kidney-protective drugs, and immunosuppressants. Symptomatic medications include diuretics for reducing swelling and drugs to correct hypoalbuminemia, such as furosemide, spironolactone (Aldactone), human albumin, or plasma. Kidney-protective medications primarily include Jinshuibao capsules, Huangkui capsules, and Astragalus capsules. Common immunosuppressants include cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, leflunomide, and tripterygium glycosides. The use of these medications follows specific guidelines and treatment principles.
The symptoms of nephritis vary depending on the individual patient's condition—mild or severe, chronic or acute. If nephritis presents only as isolated hematuria or hematuria combined with simple proteinuria, without hypertension, edema, or impaired kidney function, most patients may be asymptomatic and only discover the condition during routine physical examinations. If proteinuria is more pronounced, the disease becomes more evident, possibly causing changes in urine color. When hematuria is significant, the urine may appear pink or tea-colored.
Additionally, increased protein in the urine may lead to excessive foaming. Some patients may also experience fatigue or increased nighttime urination. In cases where nephritis presents as acute renal failure or nephrotic syndrome, the onset is often sudden, with noticeable symptoms developing rapidly. Some patients may develop nausea, vomiting, edema, or even signs of heart failure. The specific manifestations of nephritis depend on its severity and acuteness, and can differ significantly among individuals. We hope this information has been helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness.
