name: | Naloxegol |
ATC code: | A06AH03 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Naloxegol is a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) used for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. It is approved for therapeutic use in multiple regions including the US and EU.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult volunteers following single 25 mg oral dose during clinical studies.
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