Study Findings from University Hospital Vall Hebron Provide New Insights into Opioids (Review Document of the Spanish Association of Neurogastroenterology and Motility On the Management of Opioid-induced Constipation).

A recent study conducted at University Hospital Vall Hebron in Barcelona, Spain, focused on opioid-induced constipation (OIC) as a side effect of opioid use, rather than a functional gut disorder. The research highlighted the importance of lifestyle adjustments, laxatives, and peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonists (PAMORA) in managing OIC. The study emphasized the efficacy of PEG laxatives and various PAMORA options available for the treatment of OIC, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals in this field. [Extracted from the article]