Minimal-change Glomerulonephritis: Prevention

To prevent minimal-change glomerulonephritis, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Medications

  • Interferon α-drugs with antiviral (directed against viruses), growth inhibitory, and immunoregulatory properties.
  • Lithium
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – painkillers such as ibuprofen.
  • Penicillamine (chelating agents)
  • Mercury
  • Rifampicin – antibiotic (drug against bacterial infections).

Other risk factors

  • After vaccinations