Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Versus Cyclosporine in Children With Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tacrolimus or CsA in combination with low-dose steroids show similar efficacy in inducing remission in patients with SRNS. Therapy with tacrolimus is a promising alternative to CsA in view of the lower risk of relapses and lack of cosmetic side effects.