Indications
Movantik (active ingredient: naloxegol) is a prescription medication indicated for:
- Opioid-Induced Constipation: Movantik is used for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adults who have been taking opioids regularly and have chronic non-cancer pain.
Movantik belongs to a class of drugs known as peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonists (PAMORAs), which work by blocking the effects of opioids on the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing constipation without affecting the analgesic effects of opioids.
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