Factors associated with uremic pruritus

Factors Associated with Uremic Pruritus in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A report from Arak Valiasr Hospital

Background: Pruritus is one of the most disabling problems in patients with chronic renal failure. It is a distressing symptom with a negative impact on quality of life and is also very frustrating for both patients and their physicians. The pathophysiological mechanisms of pruritus are mainly unknown. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with pruritus in these patients. Met...

Environmental NO2 and CO Exposure: Ignored Factors Associated with Uremic Pruritus in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Uremic pruritus (UP), also known as chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus, is a common and disabling symptom in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). The pathogenesis of UP is multifactorial and poorly understood. Outdoor air pollution has well-known effects on the health of patients with allergic diseases through an inflammatory process. Air pollution-induced inflammation co...

Pregabalin and Uremic Pruritus

References 1. Khan TM, Aziz A, Suleiman AK. Effectiveness of posthemodialysis administration of pregabalin (75 mg) in treatment resistance uremia pruritus. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2016;8:74‐6. 2. Rayner H, Baharani J, Smith S, Suresh V, Dasgupta I. Uraemic pruritus: Relief of itching by gabapentin and pregabalin. Nephron Clin Pract 2012;122:75‐9. 3. Shavit L, Grenader T, Lifschitz M, Slotki I. Us...

Efficacy of oral Granisetron in uremic pruritus

Background and aim: Uremic pruritus is a relatively common and distressing problem for patients with chronic renal failure. Serotonin and histamine have been reported as possible mediators of uremic pruritus. Granisetron, a potent and selective inhibitor of 5-HT3 receptors was developed for relief of chemotherapy induced nausea. There are some studies about effect of Ondansetron in uremic...

Treatment Option for Uremic Pruritus