Korsuva

Korsuva

Manufacturer:

Vifor Pharma

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Difelikefalin
Indications/Uses
Moderate-to-severe pruritus associated w/ CKD in adult patients on haemodialysis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IV bolus Recommended dose: 0.5 mcg/kg. Administer 3 times/wk into the venous line of dialysis circuit at the end of haemodialysis during or after rinse-back. Patient weighing ≥195 kg 2 mL, 185-194 kg 1.9 mL, 175-184 kg 1.8 mL, 165-174 kg 1.7 mL, 155-164 kg 1.6 mL, 145-154 kg 1.5 mL, 135-144 kg 1.4 mL, 125-134 kg 1.3 mL, 115-124 kg 1.2 mL, 105-114 kg 1.1 mL, 95-104 kg 1 mL, 85-94 kg 0.9 mL, 75-84 kg 0.8 mL, 65-74 kg 0.7 mL, 55-64 kg 0.6 mL, 45-54 kg 0.5 mL, 40-44 kg 0.4 mL.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Frequently monitor K levels. Patients w/ NYHA class IV heart failure; medical history of atrial fibrillation. Observe for potential CNS effects in patients w/ impaired blood-brain barrier (BBB) & clinically important disruptions to the BBB (eg, primary brain malignancies, CNS metastases or other inflammatory conditions, active multiple sclerosis, advanced Alzheimer's disease). Contains Na <1 mmol/vial. Concomitant use of sedating antihistamines, opioid analgesics or other CNS depressants. May affect ability to drive or operate hazardous machinery; possible somnolence &/or dizziness. Not recommended for severe hepatic impairment. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Childn 0-17 yr. Elderly ≥65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Somnolence, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhoea, mental status changes (including confusional state).
Drug Interactions
May increase the likelihood of dizziness & somnolence w/ sedating antihistamines, opioid analgesics or other CNS depressants (eg, clonidine, ondansetron, gabapentin, pregabalin, zolpidem, alprazolam, sertraline, trazodone).
MIMS Class
Other Therapeutic Products
ATC Classification
V03AX04 - difelikefalin ; Belongs to the class of other therapeutic products. Used in the management of pruritus in haemodialysis patients.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Korsuva soln for inj 50 mcg/mL
Packing/Price
1 mL x 12 × 1's
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