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. 2012 Dec;26(4):382-4.
doi: 10.3109/15360288.2012.734907.

Opioid-induced constipation

Simon Wein  1
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Opioid-induced constipation

Simon Wein. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2012 Dec.

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.

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