Stop the (mu)Sic: Management of Opioid Induced Constipation
There are certainties in life: death, taxes, and… the fact that pain patients who are maintained on opioids will inevitably experience constipation. This is a known side effect that may limit a patient’s quality of life and may lead to nonadherence with opioids. This course will review the pathophysiology of opioid induced constipation as well as the treatments available
Learning Objectives
- Recall the pathophysiology of opioid induced constipation
- Identify medications used in the management of opioid induced constipation
- Review the current guidelines for the management of opioid induced constipation
Additional Information
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Thomas B. Gregory, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FASPE
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Pain Management and Emergency Medicine
Cox Health, Springfield, MO
Ozark, Missouri
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAFP
- 1.00 AANP
- 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
- 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 APA
Required Hardware/software
A computer with an internet connection
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x or higher, Firefox 4.x or higher, Safari 2.x or higher, or any other W3C standards compliant browser
Other additional software may be required such as PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat Reader.