Methylnaltrexone
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methylnaltrexone-303-1265228
title:
Methylnaltrexone
text:
Methylnaltrexone, used in form of methylnaltrexone bromide, is a medication that acts as a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without significantly affecting pain relief or precipitating withdrawals. Because MNTX is a quaternary ammonium cation, it cannot cross the blood–brain barrier, and so has antagonist effects throughout the body, counteracting effects such as itching and constipation, but witho
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medication in the treatment for Opioid-Induced Constipation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylnaltrexone
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date modified:
2024-02-16T19:26:28Z
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