Drugs that target KORs have shown promise as therapeutic candidates because of their efficacy for
treating chronic itch and relieving pain.
The findings suggest that targeting proteins in the BRAF pathway may open new avenues for
treating chronic itch, a condition in which few therapies are effective.
«Scientists identify promising drug candidate to
treat chronic itch, avoid side effects.»
Not exact matches
But that's a problem for people with a condition called «
chronic intractable
itch,» where that itchy sensation never goes away — a difficult - to -
treat condition closely associated with dialysis and renal failure.
After having
treated countless patients over the years with gastrointestinal problems ranging from mild to most severe and debilitating as well as many women suffering from
chronic vaginal thrush and men with «incurable» cases of jock
itch, I have come to the conclusion than in most all these cases the patients had a history of antibiotic use.
(ref) Cholestyramine is one of a group of medications called bile acid sequestrants used in human medicine to lower cholesterol - but also to
treat the
itching that commonly occurs in
chronic liver disease in humans.
Treat excessive grooming, separation anxiety or generalized anxiety in dogs
Treat excessive grooming, urine spraying and anxiety in cats Prevent
itching in dogs
Treat neuropathic pain (
chronic pain due to nerve injury) May decrease signs of urinary tract inflammation in cats What dogs / cats should not take this medication?