| Uremic pruritus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Uraemic pruritus or Renal pruritus |
| Specialty |
Dermatology 
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Uremic pruritus is caused by chronic kidney failure and is the most common internal systemic cause of itching.
Nalfurafine, an orally administered, centrally acting κ-opioid receptor agonist, is approved to treat the condition in Japan.