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Korsuva (difelikefalin) is an intravenous (IV) medication administered to adults on hemodialysis (HD) who have moderate to severe itching due to chronic kidney disease.
Fact Table | |
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Formula | C36H53N7O6 |
License | FDA approved |
Bioavailability | Not applicable (intravenous administration) |
Legal status | Prescription only |
Chemical Name | Difelikefalin |
Elimination half-life | Approximately 2-3 hours |
Dosage (Strength) | 0.5 mg/mL |
Pregnancy | Consult a healthcare provider |
Brands | Korsuva |
Protein binding | 20-24% |
PubChem CID | 73321969 |
MedlinePlus | Not available |
ChEBI | Not available |
ATC code | V03AX30 |
DrugBank | DB12974 |
KEGG | D11626 |
Routes of administration | Intravenous |
Your treatment regimen will be prescribed by your doctor. Korsuva will be given via an IV injection by a healthcare provider after each HD session.
You may refer any questions or concerns to your doctor.
Difelikefalin is the active ingredient in Korsuva.
According to the most recent Prescribing Information, there are no contraindications to Korsuva. Talk to your doctor about whether Korsuva is right for you.
Korsuva side effects include but are not limited to nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, issues with walking, falls, elevated blood potassium levels, headache, and mental status changes. Inform your doctor right away of any bothersome or persistent side effects you experience.
Talk to your doctor about Korsuva injection.
Korsuva. Stamford, CT: Cara Therapeutics, Inc.; 2021.