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Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most distressing side effects seen in palliative care patients.5,6

  • OIC can cause or result in abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or fecal impaction.5,6
  • OIC can last the entire time that a palliative care patient with advanced illness is taking opioid medication.2,7

Learn about the mechanism and treatment of OIC in the palliative care setting:

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