difelikefalin
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- difelikefalin
- Brand Names
- Korsuva
- Application Number
- NDA214916
- Sponsor
- Vifor (International), Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTION, SOLUTION
- Routes
- INTRAVENOUS
- Active Ingredients
- DIFELIKEFALIN ACETATE
Indications and Usage
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). 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 ) Limitations of Use KORSUVA has not been studied in patients on peritoneal dialysis and is not recommended for use in this population.