Methylnaltrexone Bromide
Indications
- Opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic pain (except palliative care patients with advanced illness)
- Adjunct to other laxatives in opioid-induced constipation in palliative care
Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Methylnaltrexone Bromide. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
bromide Diverticular disease (when active); faecal impaction; gastro-intestinal tract lesions (known or suspected); patients with colostomy; patients with peritoneal catheter...
Side Effects
bromide Common or very common Abdominal pain; diarrhoea; dizziness; gastrointestinal disorders; nausea; opioid withdrawal-like syndrome; vomiting Overdose Symptoms of overdosage include orthostatic hy...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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