Table 4

Occurrence of drug induced persistent proteinuria (PP)

Drug No of times drug was used Episodes of drug induced PP Occurrence of PP (%)
DMARDs4-150
 Auranofin5911.7
 Gold thiomalate5223.8
 Bucillamine10543.8
d-Penicillamine10055.0
 Sulfasalazine9111.1
 Methotrexate5700.0
 Gold thiomalate + bucillamineNC4-150 1
NSAIDs4-150
 Diclofenac Na12621.6
  • 4-150 DMARDs = disease modifying antirheumatic drugs; NSAIDs = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; NC = not clear.