[Effect of trental on indices kidney function in diabetes mellitus]

Effect of trental on some renal function parameters was studied in 11 patients with diabetes mellitus, 7 of these patients had clinical signs of diabetic nephropathy. Trental was administered by intravenous drip in a dose of 300 mg daily during 3 weeks. Marked improvement of renal function under the effect of trental was recorded: glomerular filtration increased, proteinuria diminished, and the level of glycemia reduced. No side effects of trental treatment were observed. It is suggested that trental be used in comprehensive treatment of diabetes mellitus patients