How Do Opioids Affect Gastric Emptying? A Deep Dive into the Pharmacology
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An estimated 40% to 80% of patients receiving long-term opioid therapy experience opioid-induced constipation, a key symptom of broader gut dysfunction [1.6.1]. Understanding **how do opioids affect gastric emptying** is crucial to grasping why these powerful analgesics disrupt the digestive system so profoundly.
