Methylnaltrexone (Subcutaneous Route)

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Methylnaltrexone (Subcutaneous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Relistor

Description

Methylnaltrexone 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 .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
Before Using
Source: 7E110DB7-45D2-4091-AF32FE446B73C650

DR602671

Portions of this document last updated:

June 1, 2009

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