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A Multi-institutional Study Analyzing Effect of Prophylactic Medication for Prevention of Opioid-induced Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

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2011

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Masashi Ishihara, Hiroaki Ikesue, Hisashi Matsunaga, Katsuya Suemaru, Kiyoyuki Kitaichi, Kimitaka Suetsugu, Ryozo Oishi, Toshiaki Sendo, Hiroaki Araki, Yoshinori Itoh

Clinical Journal of Pain

Abstract

We showed evidence for the effectiveness of premedication with laxatives for prevention of opioid-induced constipation. However, premedication with dopamine D2 blockers was not sufficient to prevent nausea or vomiting.

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