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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Course summary
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
Course opens: 
06/01/2021
Course expires: 
06/01/2022
Part of: 
Pharmacotherapy Track
Rating: 
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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

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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
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