Comparison of the Safety of Prednisone Plus Dipyridamole Versus Prednisone Plus Valsartan in the Treatment of Children with Primary Nephrotic Syndrome.

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, the incidence of pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) has been increasing, and timely and effective treatment is critical to protect the health of children with NS. This study is an attempt to compare the therapeutic effects of prednisone  (Pred) plus dipyridamole (DIP) versus Pred plus valsartan (VAL)on pediatric NS.

Methods: Two hundred pediatric cases of NS were selected as the research participants, including 109 cases (group A) receiving Pred + DIP and 91 cases (group B) receiving Pred + VAL. The clinical efficacy, adverse reactions, and renal, coagulation functions and blood lipid levels, as well as the pre- and post-treatment levels of inflammatory factors (IFs) and immunoglobulins (Igs) were comparatively analyzed.

Results: No statistically significant differences were found between groups in terms of clinical efficacy, incidence of adverse reactions and renal function (P > .05). After receiving the corresponding treatment, group A showed better coagulation and immune functions than group B, but higher levels of IFs and poorer blood lipid function (P < .05).

Conclusion: Both Pred + DIP and Pred + VAL combination therapies can be used for the treatment of pediatric NS, with the former contributing to more obviously enhanced coagulation and immune functions, and the latter leading to more significantly inhibited inflammation and better regulated blood lipid function.