Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists

What are Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists?

Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists bind to the peripheral opioid receptors, such as those in the gastrointestinal tract and block unwanted effects caused by opioids.

They are not able to penetrate the blood brain barrier so do not antagonize central nervous system opioid receptors, therefore the analgesic effects of opioids is not affected.

Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists are given with opioids to prevent opioid-induced constipation.

List drug with Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists

Drug Name
Alvimopan
Generic name: Alvimopan
Entereg
Generic name: Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone
Methylnaltrexone bromide
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone Bromide
Methylnaltrexone oral/injection
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone (oral/injection)
Movantik
Generic name: Naloxegol
Naldemedine
Generic name: Naldemedine
Naloxegol
Generic name: Naloxegol
Relistor
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone (oral/injection)
Relistor (Methylnaltrexone bromide Oral)
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone Bromide
Relistor (Methylnaltrexone Subcutaneous)
Generic name: Methylnaltrexone
Symproic
Generic name: Naldemedine

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