Comparison of Gabapentin and Ketotifen in Treatment of Uremic Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients
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Comparison of Gabapentin and Ketotifen in Treatment of Uremic Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients.
OBJECTIVES Uremic pruritus is a common problem in hemodialysis patients. Several treatments have been used for decreasing itching in these patients. Gabapentin and ketotifen are two drugs used for treating uremic patients. The aim of this study was to compare gabapentin and ketotifen in treatment of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients. METHODS In this double-blind randomized clinical tri...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
سال: 1969
ISSN: 1681-715X
DOI: 10.12669/pjms.321.8547