Medications
Plasmapheresis, Molecular adsorbent
Blood filtering systems
Plasmapheresis, Molecular adsorbent
recirculating system (MARS)
About this Treatment
Limited reports on the efficacy in PFIC but has been trialed in refractory itch (i.e., hard to treat itch).
Complex detoxification and liver support systems that remove and filter blood to remove certain toxins and harmful substances.
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Date Last Updated:
07/24/2024
Community Experiences
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Community
Experiences
PFIC patients & the community have
reported the following experiences:
Benefits
- Can result in reduction in liver enzymes, stabilization in post-transplant liver for PFIC2.
- Parents reported that it helped with the itch.
Burdens
- Need to surgically place a catheter.
- Need to surgically remove the catheter when treatment complete.
- Infection risk while catheter in place.
- Limit to what you can do while catheter in place (certain restrictions from having a central line at home, i.e. no swimming).
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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