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Methylnaltrexone oral/injection and Renal impairment

Result of checking the interaction of drug Methylnaltrexone oral/injection and disease Renal impairment for safety when used together.

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Methylnaltrexone oral/injection <> Renal impairment
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

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Patients with moderate, severe and end-stage renal disease have shown to exhibit markedly higher systemic exposure to peripheral opioid receptor antagonists such as methylnaltrexone and naloxegol, compared to subjects with normal renal function. A dose reduction is recommended for these patients. No dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild renal impairment.

Methylnaltrexone oral/injection

Generic Name: methylnaltrexone

Brand Name: Relistor

Synonyms: Methylnaltrexone (oral/injection), Methylnaltrexone

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