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Medicines naloxegol oxalateQuestion & answer

naloxegol oxalate · Medicine question

Can naloxegol be used if the bowel may be blocked?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Known or suspected obstruction, or a high risk of recurrent obstruction, is a contraindication because of perforation risk.

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