Table 6.

Management of edema

Management of edema in nephrotic syndrome
Mild edema	▪ sodium restriction ▪ fluid restriction
Moderate edema	▪ sodium restriction ▪ fluid restriction ▪ loop diuretic ▪ potassium sparing diuretic for prolonged therapy
Severe/refractory edema	▪ sodium restriction ▪ fluid restriction ▪ loop diuretic +/− potassium sparing diuretic ▪ thyazide diuretic ▪ albumin, followed by a bolus of furosemide