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Methylnaltrexone in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation

Constipation is a significant problem related to opioid medications used to manage pain. This review attempts to outline the latest findings related to the therapeutic usefulness of a μ opioid receptor antagonist, methylnaltrexone in the treatment of opioid-induced constipation. The review highlight...

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Autores principales: Meerveld, Beverley Greenwood-Van, Standifer, Kelly M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108626/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21677823

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