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Opioid Induced Constipation Treatment

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Treatment of Opioid Induced Constipation

  1. Prophylactic Laxative Therapy
    • docusate
    • polyethylene glycol
    • bisacodyl
  2. Refractory OIC?
    • Methylnaltrexone (peripheral, does not cross BBB, no opioid withdrawl effects)
tags: psych - gi - cancer - opioids