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2021 Dec 07


J Emerg Med

First-Dose Efficacy of Methylnaltrexone in Patients with Severe Medical Illness and Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Pooled Analysis.

Abstract

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a frequent consequence of opioid analgesia that may increase patient risk for emergency department visits and hospitalization. Methylnaltrexone is a peripherally acting µ-opioid receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of OIC.