Prevalence of Opioid Dispensings and Concurrent Gastrointestinal Medications in Quebec
BACKGROUND: Opioids are frequently prescribed for moderate to severe pain. A side effect of opioid usage is the inhibition of gastrointestinal (GI) motility, known as opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD). OBD is typically treated prophylactically with laxatives and/or acid suppressants.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/435738 |
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