Gabapentin for Uremic Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients: A Qualitative Systematic Review
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Gabapentin for uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients: a qualitative systematic review.
PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Uremic pruritus (UP) is a common discomfort of dialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease. Some studies suggest a neuropathic cause of UP. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, has shown promising results as an emerging drug to treat this condition. OBJECTIVE An updated qualitative systematic review was conducted to evaluate its efficacy and safety in hemodialysis patients. S...
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2054-3581,2054-3581
DOI: 10.1186/s40697-016-0107-8