Optimal Management of Opioid Induced Constipation

Gerald Sacks, MD, and Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP FCCM, review currently available treatment options for the management of opioid-induced constipation.

EP. 1: Overview of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

June 3rd 2021

Gerald Sacks, MD, discusses the pathophysiology of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) and provides insight on common medical conditions that often lead to OIC.

EP. 2: Diagnosis of Opioid-Induced Constipation

June 3rd 2021

Gerald Sacks, MD, and Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP FCCM, review the diagnosis of opioid-induced constipation and goals of treatment.

EP. 3: Role of Methylnaltrexone in OIC Management

June 10th 2021

A discussion on the use of oral methylnaltrexone for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic non-cancer pain and the implications for clinical practice.

EP. 4: Using PAMORAs for OIC Treatment

June 10th 2021

Gerald Sacks, MD, and Fariborz Rezai, MD, FCCP FCCM, share their approach to selecting PAMORAs in clinical practice for the optimal management of opioid-induced constipation.