Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of Jiawei Glutinous decoction on gouty nephropathy. Methods54 patients with gouty nephropathy were randomized into two groups, 31 patients in the treated group were treated with Jiawei Glutinous decoction, and 23 patients in the control group were treated with allopurinol. Blood uricacid (BUA), renal function, β₂-microglobulin (β₂-MG) and 24 h urine protein of patiens in two groups were measured before and after treatment.ResultsImprovements of symptoms and renal function as well as decreasing of BUA, β₂-MG and 24h PRO in the treated group was superior to those in the control(P<0.05).ConclusionJiawei Glutinous decoction present good effect in treating gouty nephropathy.

Key words: gouty nephropathy, Jiawei Glutinous decoction, Traditional Chinese Medicine