Association between Antihistamine Use and Clinical Outcomes in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Kidney Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Junseok Jeon, Yu Jeong Lim, Bo Yeon Kim, Ji Young Choi, Jun Young Do, Jung Eun Lee, Seok Hui Kang
DOI: 10.1159/000550392
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Abstract

Introduction: H1 antihistamines are frequently used to treat pruritus in patients on dialysis, but their safety remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of H1 antihistamine use on outcomes in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult patients undergoing HD identified through national HD quality assessment programs. Patients were grouped by H1 antihistamine use over 6 months: no prescription, short (

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Publication details

Journal / source
Kidney Diseases
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
210–221
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN