Currently, the only approved and available complement-targeting therapies are eculizumab and ravulizumab, both of which are monoclonal antibodies targeting C5. Eculizumab targets glomerular inflammation but has no effect on complement deposition.
Rituximab and cyclophosphamide are both nonspecific immunomodulatory therapies that have minimal benefit for most patients with C3G.
Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is often added to nonspecific immunosuppressive agents, especially mycophenolate mofetil, to augment their efficacy. In general, patients experience higher response rates with the addition of a corticosteroid to immunosuppressive therapy than with immunosuppressive agents or corticosteroids alone.
Antibiotics are used to control local symptoms and to prevent spread of infection in cases of acute infection associated glomerulonephritis.
Learn more about immunosuppressive therapy.
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Cite this: A. Brent Alper. Fast Five Quiz: C3G Management - Medscape - Apr 24, 2023.
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