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Pruritus
(Itching)
Summary
Description:
An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
Also Known As:
Itching; Pruritis
Networked: 5805
relevant articles (814 outcomes,
596 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Pruritus
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Morphine (MS Contin)
:
53 outcomes 48 studies in 343 results
:
FDA 37
Generic
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Histamine Antagonists (Antihistamines)
:
32 outcomes 10 studies in 151 results
: IBA
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Urso)
:
28 outcomes 12 studies in 93 results
:
FDA 9
Generic
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Histamine (Histamine Dihydrochloride)
:
23 outcomes 29 studies in 295 results
:
FDA 1
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Ondansetron (Zofran)
:
22 outcomes 23 studies in 67 results
:
FDA 78
Generic
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Tacrolimus (Prograf)
:
22 outcomes 11 studies in 71 results
:
FDA 7
Generic
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Naloxone (Narcan)
:
18 outcomes 9 studies in 70 results
:
FDA 60
Generic
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Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)
:
18 outcomes 8 studies in 119 results
: IBA
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gabapentin (Neurontin)
:
18 outcomes 7 studies in 49 results
:
FDA 37
Generic
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
:
18 outcomes 5 studies in 58 results
:
FDA 1
Generic
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Diseases Related to Pruritus
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Erythema
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Pain (Aches)
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Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
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Vomiting
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Nausea
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Key Therapies for Pruritus
Efficacy Chart >>
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Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
:
24 outcomes 7 studies in 65 results
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Analgesia
:
23 outcomes 10 studies in 204 results
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Aftercare (After-Treatment)
:
18 outcomes 4 studies in 122 results
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Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
:
17 outcomes 39 studies in 176 results
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Liver Transplantation
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8 outcomes 5 studies in 61 results
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