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Remitch (NALFURAFINE)

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Remitch (generic name: NALFURAFINE) is a nalfurafine drug. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 2009) for Severe Pruritus.

Remitch is a small molecule intervention used to study various conditions, including Adverse Event, Peritoneal Dialysis, Moderate-to-severe Pruritus, Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Itch, and Pruritus. Remitch, also known as Nalfurafine Hydrochloride Orally Disintegrating Tablets, has been studied for its efficacy and safety in treating moderate-to-severe pruritus in patients on peritoneal dialysis.

At a glance

Generic nameNALFURAFINE
Drug classnalfurafine
TargetKappa-type opioid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval2009

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Remitch

What is Remitch?

Remitch (NALFURAFINE) is a nalfurafine drug, indicated for Severe Pruritus.

What is Remitch used for?

Remitch is indicated for Severe Pruritus.

What is the generic name of Remitch?

NALFURAFINE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Remitch.

What drug class is Remitch in?

Remitch belongs to the nalfurafine class. See all nalfurafine drugs at /class/nalfurafine.

When was Remitch approved?

Remitch was first approved on 2009.

What development phase is Remitch in?

Remitch is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Remitch target?

Remitch targets Kappa-type opioid receptor and is a nalfurafine.

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