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(pharmacology) A peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals..
Since Jan. 1, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration has postponed clearance of Wyeth’s bifeprunox for schizophrenia, Pristiq for depression and menopausal hot flashes, Viviant for bone loss and methylnaltrexone for constipation.
Use methylnaltrexone when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Methylnaltrexone means (pharmacology) A peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals..
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Since Jan. 1, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration has postponed clearance of Wyeth’s bifeprunox for schizophrenia, Pristiq for depression and menopausal hot flashes, Viviant for bone loss and methylnaltrexone for constipation.
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