My 44-year-old brother has been taking Envas A-5 and Austin-25 for a month to treat his kidney disease (membranous glomerulopathy) but has not seen any improvement yet; is this normal, and what should we do next? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My 44-year-old brother has been taking Envas A-5 and Austin-25 for a month to treat his kidney disease (membranous glomerulopathy) but has not seen any improvement yet; is this normal, and what should we do next?

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My 44-year-old brother has been taking Envas A-5 and Austin-25 for a month to treat his kidney disease (membranous glomerulopathy) but has not seen any improvement yet; is this normal, and what should we do next?

Asked by Male, 44 · 25 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

25 days ago

It is completely normal not to see noticeable improvements in just one month. Membranous glomerulopathy is a chronic condition, and medications like Envas A-5 and Austin-25 (which help protect the kidneys and manage blood pressure) often take several months to show a significant reduction in urine protein. Please reassure your brother that his body needs time to respond. The best next step is to schedule a follow-up with his nephrologist. They will check his blood pressure, kidney function, and urine protein levels to monitor his progress and safely adjust his treatment plan if necessary.

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