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Research Article: Impact of Patient Subgroups on the Efficacy and Safety of Methylnaltrexone for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Patients with Advanced Illness

Date Published: 2023-10-20

Introduction:
Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a condition associated with abdominal discomfort and pain and is a common adverse event of opioid use. – Patients often develop tolerance to other side effects of opioid use, such as nausea and vomiting, but some patients do not develop tolerance to constipation with opioid use. Additionally, OIC is associated with disruption of opioid therapy when patients skip or discontinue opioid doses, longer duration of opioid therapy, greater use of healthcare resources, and higher…

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