Opioid-Induced Constipation
- 5 December 2012
- journal article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
- Vol. 26 (4), 382-384
- https://doi.org/10.3109/15360288.2012.734907
Abstract
Opioid-induced constipation is described, including features, mechanism, and management of the disorder. The role of various categories of laxatives including suppositories and the use of a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist are discussed.Keywords
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