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Peripheral kappa-opioid agonist

Difelikefalin

Korsuva · Kapruvia

Approved medicineNot yet reviewedPeptide

In short: A peptide that acts on kappa-opioid receptors outside the brain. Approved for itch linked to chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis.

Regulatory status

  1. Cosmetic ingredient
  2. Research compound
  3. In clinical trials
  4. Approved medicine

Approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA for at least one indication. Approval covers the named indication and formulation only.

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Common questions

Is Difelikefalin an approved medicine?

Approved medicine. Approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA for at least one indication. Approval covers the named indication and formulation only.

How much human research is there on Difelikefalin?

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Does UU supply Difelikefalin?

No. It appears in the library for reference only, so the field can be read in one place.

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