Medications
Naltrexone
About this Treatment
Blocks opiate (pain-relieving) receptors in the nervous system. Stimulation of opiate receptors is believed to play a role in the sensation of itch in PFIC patients.
To decrease pruritis/itch. Limited reports on possible efficacy in PFIC.
Your Experience
Matters
Date Last Updated:
07/24/2024
Community Experiences
Recorded: 2
Recorded: 2
Community
Experiences
PFIC patients & the community have
reported the following experiences:
Benefits
- Can result in reduced itch in some cases.
Burdens
- Parent reported no improvement in itch reduction
Impacted Areas
of Patient Life
Of the six main areas mainly affected by PFIC, patients & the community have identified the areas impacted by this medication.
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