• JAAPA · Sep 2017

    Naloxegol for managing opioid-induced constipation.

    • Krystal N Shelton and Jennifer N Clements.
    • At the time this article was written, Krystal N. Shelton was a doctor of pharmacy student in the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in Clinton, S.C. She is now a pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy. Jennifer N. Clements is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
    • JAAPA. 2017 Sep 1; 30 (9): 51-53.

    AbstractNaloxegol is a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist for opioid-induced constipation in adults with chronic noncancer pain. This drug's once-daily oral formulation can be used as monotherapy and helps to decrease the constipating effects of opioid therapy; however, it has been associated with abdominal pain.

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