Successful Use of Difelikefalin in Severe Chronic Kidney Disease–Associated Pruritus in a Patient With Complex Etiological Contributors: A Case Report

Case Reports in Nephrology · Published 2025-01-01 · DOI 10.1155/crin/6626611

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Abstract

Conclusion: In a patient with longstanding conditions and multiple comorbidities, difelikefalin showed sustained effectiveness against H1-receptor antagonist– and gabapentin–resistant CKD-aP. Difelikefalin was well tolerated over the long term.

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2025

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