PALM SPRINGS, California — A peripherally acting oral μ-opioid receptor antagonist is superior to placebo in treating opioid-induced constipation (OIC) and doesn't reduce the analgesic effect of ...

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Pharmacology: The use of opioid analgesics can lead to constipation due to their effect on intestinal smooth muscle and their interference with the bowel’s normal elimination function.

BOSTON (Reuters) - An experimental once-a-day pill offered relief to nearly half the people with severe, long-term constipation, researchers reported on Wednesday. Sign up here. The drug prucalopride, ...

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain types of constipation. This drug can interact with other medications. For example, Amitiza can interact with methadone and ...