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[Strong opioids and constipation].

A Schwarzer1, F Nauck, E Klaschik

  • 1Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn. Andreas.Schwarzer@ukb.uni-bonn.de

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|March 9, 2004
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Strong opioids are essential for cancer pain, but cause constipation. Some opioids like fentanyl and methadone cause less constipation than morphine or hydromorphone, yet management remains inadequate.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Opioid therapy is crucial for managing cancer pain.
  • Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a frequent and persistent adverse effect.
  • OIC is primarily linked to mu-receptor activation in the bowel.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between opioid type and the incidence of OIC.
  • To evaluate the impact of administration route on OIC.
  • To highlight the current deficiencies in OIC prophylaxis and management.

Summary:

  • Research indicates a correlation between specific opioid types and OIC severity.
  • Transdermal fentanyl and methadone are associated with lower constipation rates compared to morphine or hydromorphone.
  • The route of morphine administration (oral vs. subcutaneous) does not significantly alter OIC incidence.

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Impact:

  • Findings suggest a need for opioid selection strategies to mitigate OIC.
  • Highlights the gap in routine OIC prophylaxis and control in clinical practice.
  • Emphasizes the importance of addressing OIC for improved cancer pain management and patient quality of life.