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| Methylnaltrexone injection (Relistor) for opioid-induced constipation in palliative care | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2010-03-01 00:00:00 | Methylnaltrexone is an option for treating opioid-induced constipation in people receiving palliative care who have not responded to adequately titrated laxatives. About half of these people will have a bowel movement within 4 hours of a single dose. |
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Date published: 2010-06-21 00:00:00
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