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Published Date: July 11, 2026

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Economic evaluation supports prophylactic naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in cancer palliative care

Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can su…

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Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of optimal pain management. Naldemedine, a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist, is used to treat OIC by preserving physiologic…

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