Dose b.p. Medicen (envas) helps to control protine in urine

[nagesh]

My 14 year old son is taking b.p. Medicen (envas) 25 mg a day to control protine in urine
since past 18 months . Now, his 24 hours urine results are at normal range

1) is it required beyond when protine in urine level is normal

please give some insight

[Jack]

Renal involvement often results in high blood pressure which must be controlled. In fact, it is almost a case of the lower the better from the kidney's point of view. In addition to this effect, an ACE inhibitor such as Envas is known to provide protection for the kidneys so they win both ways. Unless your son has problems due to taking this drug, I would expect him to remain on it for some time if not indefinitely.

Of course, I don't know your son's exact circumstances, so I may be entirely wrong.

[talentx7]

Dr.s put my son on BP med ( cozaar) to help his kidneys also. So far he has only taken it 2 1/2 weeks. No improvement yet in his protein, but it may be too early.

[nagesh]

Thank you Mr.Jack, you are absolutely right. My son sometimes complains of giddiness. Our G.P.is of the opinion , now cozaar should be sufficient / ok for my son and I would like to take up this with nephrologist on next appointment.

[nagesh]

Thank you talentx7, It took 8 to 10 months for my son to show improvement in protein in urine.

[Lola]

Thank you Mr.Jack, you are absolutely right.

Correction: Should read "Thank you Dr. Jack...."

You are so smart, Jack!

[Jack]

No, I've just had Wegener's for a long time and try to do my homework.

[elephant]

Experience in the disease pays off.

[Sangye]

Jack's got a PhD in Wegs.

[Palmyra]

OK, so we need many PhD's on site. I have a minor, working on a master's degree. All for a better outcome for everyone!

Palmyra (check out the mountain in CO, USA....it is awesome! I am soon to be hiking Long's Peak in CO...I wish I could use my experience to help the 'cause' in someway. If anyone has any ideas please let me know,)

Palmyra, Mom of Alison, Crohn's'99, WG'06