Overview
To observe of the efficacy and safety of early initiation of budesonide enteric coated capsules in the treatment of primary IgA nephropathy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Target patients aged 18-75, including those aged 18 and 75
- Primary IgA nephropathy diagnosed by renal biopsy within 3 months
- eGFR≥30ml/min/1.73m2
- 24-hour urine protein ≥ 1.0g/d, or UPCR ≥ 0.8 g/g
- Sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Including but not limited to secondary IgAN caused by allergic purpura, systemic lupus erythematosus, cirrhosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
- Patients who have received kidney transplantation or dialysis
- Patients with other glomerular diseases (such as C3 glomerular disease and/or diabetes nephropathy) and nephrotic syndrome (i.e. proteinuria\>3.5 g/d, serum albumin\<3.0 g/dl, with or without edema)
- Patients with acute, chronic, or potential infectious diseases, including hepatitis, tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, and chronic urinary tract infections
- Patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes diagnosed and poorly controlled (HbA1c\>8%)
- Patients with a history of unstable angina, grade III or IV congestive heart failure, and/or clinically significant arrhythmias
- Patients with poor blood pressure control (systolic blood pressure ≥ 140mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg)
- Patients diagnosed with malignant tumors within the past 5 years
- Patients with known glaucoma, known cataracts, and/or a history of cataract surgery
- Gastrointestinal diseases that may interfere with the study of drug efficacy or release, such as peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic diarrhea
- Patients with severe adverse reactions to steroids in the past, including psychiatric symptoms
- Patients who have received systemic immunosuppressive drug treatment within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Patients who have received any systemic GCS treatment within the past 3 months prior to enrollment
- Patients taking potent cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (CYP3A4)
- Current or previous (within the past 2 years) alcoholism or drug abuse;
- Expected lifespan\<5 years
- During the study treatment period and 3-month follow-up period, women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to use highly effective contraception (contraception is only required for women with fertility potential)
- Researchers believe that patients who are not suitable for treatment with Nefecon