A patient with severe chronic pain is started on morphine. He develops constipation. Which medication should be co-prescribed to manage opioid-induced...

Question

A patient with severe chronic pain is started on morphine. He develops constipation. Which medication should be co-prescribed to manage opioid-induced constipation?

Accepted Answer

Lactulose

Answer

Ranitidine

Answer

Docusate sodium

Answer

Naloxone injection

Answer

Methylnaltrexone SC

Pharmacology & Prescribing — UKMLA MCQ

A patient with severe chronic pain is started on morphine. He develops constipation. Which medication should be co-prescribed to manage opioid-induced constipation?