What happens to naldemedine tosylate if opioid treatment stops?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Naldemedine should also be discontinued when the opioid pain medicine is stopped; confirm the plan with the prescriber.

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naldemedine tosylate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Naldemedine should also be discontinued when the opioid pain medicine is stopped; confirm the plan with the prescriber.

Rizmoic 200 micrograms film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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