A 9- years old child has steroid dependant nephrotic syndrome for the last 5 years. He has received corticosteroids almost continuously during this period and has Cushingoid features. The blood pressure is 120/86 mmHg and there are bilateral subcapsular cataracts. The treatment of choice is:
Ans. is 'b' i.e. cyclophosphamide If a child with nephrotic syndrome on steroid develops features of corticosteroid toxicity (cushingoid features, hypertension, cataract and growth failure) then cyclophosphamide should be used.
Levamisole.
Cyclophosphamide.
Cyclosporin A.
Intravenous pulse corticosteroids.
Nephropathy