Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. Relistor

Descriptions


Methylnaltrexone bromide is used to treat constipation caused by opioids (narcotic pain medicines), in adults with long-lasting pain that is not caused by cancer, or in patients with long-lasting pain caused by a previous cancer or its treatment who do not need weekly increases in opioid dosage.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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