Prevalence of Opioid Dispensings and Concurrent Gastrointestinal Medications in Quebec

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: Rachel E Williams, Nevzeta Bosnic, Carolyn T Sweeney, Ashlee W Duncan, Kristen B Levine, Michael Brogan, Suzanne F Cook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/435738
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