1999
DOI: 10.1007/s11938-999-0048-8
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Pruritus

Abstract: The treatment of patients with pruritus of liver disease poses a challenge to the clinician. Resins (cholestyramine or colestipol) in quantities of 4 to 16 grams a day should be the initial agents used. In those who remain refractory, diphenhydramine should be added, although sedation may limit the use of higher doses. If symptoms still persist, rifampin up to 600 mg/day can be added to the above regimen with close monitoring of hepatic function. If, despite this combination, pruritus persists and quality of l… Show more

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“…Ist dies nicht möglich, gilt das Ionenaustauschharz ᭤Colestyra-min, das Gallensäuren bilden kann, als Therapie der Wahl [13] [30]. In einer neuen Metanalyse wurde für Ursodesoxycholsäure in der Behandlung der primären biliären Zirrhose keine signifikante Wirkung auf den Pruritus nachgewiesen [16].…”
Section: Cholestatischer Pruritusunclassified
“…Ist dies nicht möglich, gilt das Ionenaustauschharz ᭤Colestyra-min, das Gallensäuren bilden kann, als Therapie der Wahl [13] [30]. In einer neuen Metanalyse wurde für Ursodesoxycholsäure in der Behandlung der primären biliären Zirrhose keine signifikante Wirkung auf den Pruritus nachgewiesen [16].…”
Section: Cholestatischer Pruritusunclassified
“…Although bile acids appear to be less important in the pathogenesis of pruritus, cholestyramine, a non-absorbable bile-acid-binding anion exchange resin, is effective in 80–90% [147]. Patients who do not tolerate its side effects, e.g.…”
Section: Extrahepatic Manifestations Of Cholestatic Liver Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although bile acids seem to be less important in the pathogenesis of pruritus, cholestyramine, a nonabsorbable bile acids binding anion exchange resin, is effective in more than 90% [136]. In cases where patients do not tolerate the side effects like bad taste, bloating, diarrhea and constipation, colestipol can be used.…”
Section: Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%