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Fixed-Dose Subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone in Patients with Advanced Illness and Opioid-Induced Constipation: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study and Open-Label Extension
Background: Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone (MNTX), dosed based on body weight, is efficacious and well tolerated in inducing bowel movements in patients with advanced illness and opioid-induced constipation (OIC); however, fixed-dose administration of MNTX may improve ease of administration. Objectiv...
Autores principales: | Bull, Janet, Wellman, Charles V., Israel, Robert J., Barrett, Andrew C., Paterson, Craig, Forbes, William P. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4492709/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25973526 http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2014.0362 |
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