opioid-induced constipation
Methylnaltrexone Effective in Treating OIC in Cancer Patients
Patients with OIC achieved rescue-free laxation within 24 hours of initial dose of methylnaltrexone.
DECEMBER 11, 2023
PAMORAs May Be Best Approach to OIC
“OIC is one of the most common and bothersome symptoms of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction,” the ...
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A Call to My Colleagues: Let's Take A Proactive Approach to Treating Opioid-Induced Constipation
This article describes the results of a recent post hoc analysis assessing the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous ...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Combating OIC With Naloxegol Increases Patient Satisfaction
Opioid-induced constipation isn’t only a challenge for patients taking opioids for pain management. It can be ...
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Pooled Analysis Supports Naloxegol for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Las Vegas—Naloxegol provides rapid and sustained improvement of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) symptoms in ...
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
New Research Shows Benefits of Methylnaltrexone on Laxative-Refractory Patients, Extending Life in OIC
Treatment of opioid-induced constipation with methylnaltrexone may extend life for patients given opioids to treat ...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Neuromodulation Shown to Benefit Patients With OIC
Three different types of neuromodulation demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of opioid-induced ...
APRIL 29, 2020
Methylnaltrexone Highly Effective for OIC With Or Without Active Cancer
For cancer patients with opioid-induced constipation, a single dose of subcutaneous methylnaltrexone was found to ...
APRIL 27, 2020
Neuromodulation Shown to Benefit OIC
Three different types of neuromodulation demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of opioid-induced ...
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Study Shows Cancer Pain Patients Quickly Aware of OIC
A new study demonstrated that patients with cancer pain quickly recognize the symptoms of opioid-induced ...
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Opioid Use Linked to Potential Constipation Mechanisms
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, have found that recent opioid use was associated ...
JANUARY 21, 2020
Computerized Reminders Increase Laxative Scripts in Opioid Patients
New research into the use of a computerized order set to prescribe a bowel medication as a part of all opioid ...
JANUARY 20, 2020
