Levamisole effect in children with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent idiopathic nephrotic syndrome

Abstract

Background: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of childhood often is could lead to frequent relapses or steroid dependency. Levamisole has been used for this purpose in recent years. But its short and long-term efficacy is still under investigation. This study was done to evaluate the effects of levamisole in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome among children.