Reflux nephropathy medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

The aim of treatment is to reduce renal scarring. Those children with grade II or worse should receive low dose prophylactic antibiotics (Nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim, co-trimoxazole, cefalexin in those with CRF). Hypertension should be managed with ACE inhibitors or ARB's.

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