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What is the generic name?
DIFELIKEFALIN
What is the Trade Name for DIFELIKEFALIN?
Korsuva
What are the Indications for DIFELIKEFALIN?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KORSUVA is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD-aP) in adults undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Limitations of Use KORSUVA has not been studied in patients on peritoneal dialysis and is not recommended for use in this population. KORSUVA is a kappa opioid receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD-aP) in adults undergoing hemodialysis (HD). ( 1 ) Limitation of Use Korsuva has not been studied in patients on peritoneal dialysis and is not recommended for use in this population. ( 1 )
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