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Methylnaltrexone (Subcutaneous Route)
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Description
Methylnaltrexone injection is used to treat constipation caused by pain medicines called opioids (narcotics) in patients with severe illness. This medicine is used when other medicines for constipation (laxatives) have not worked well.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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