What Does Naloxegol Do? A Comprehensive Look at the Medication
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Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is the most common side effect experienced by patients on chronic opioid therapy, affecting up to 90% of individuals. Naloxegol, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA), is a medication specifically designed to counteract the constipating effects of opioids without impacting their central pain-relieving effects.
