Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of opioid-induced constipation

Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 203 - 212
Published: Mar 1, 2018
Abstract
Opioids are potent analgesics used for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Side-effects are common and among the most bothersome are those associated with opioid-induced bowel dysfunction, which includes opioid-induced constipation. In this Review, we provide a summary of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of opioid-induced constipation, which can be defined as a change in baseline bowel habit or defecatory patterns following...
Paper Details
Title
Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of opioid-induced constipation
Published Date
Mar 1, 2018
Volume
3
Issue
3
Pages
203 - 212
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