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Methylnaltrexone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methylnaltrexone is used -
Mild
Is the use of Methylnaltrexone safe for pregnant women?
Methylnaltrexone may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Methylnaltrexone, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Methylnaltrexone safe during breastfeeding?
Methylnaltrexone can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Kidneys?
Methylnaltrexone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Liver?
Methylnaltrexone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Heart?
Using Methylnaltrexone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Methylnaltrexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methylnaltrexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methylnaltrexone habit forming or addictive?
Methylnaltrexone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Methylnaltrexone. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Methylnaltrexone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Methylnaltrexone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Methylnaltrexone
There is no information on the effects of taking Methylnaltrexone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methylnaltrexone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Methylnaltrexone with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Relistor® (methylnaltrexone bromide)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 839-840