A 28-year-old man presents with sudden-onset hematuria, mild hypertension (148/92 mmHg), and mild proteinuria (0.8 g/day). Serum creatinine is 1.2 mg/dL. Serologies show elevated anti-streptolysin O (ASO) titre and low C3 levels. Kidney biopsy reveals endocapillary proliferation with subepithelial 'humps' on electron microscopy. What is the drug of choice for induction therapy in this patient?
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