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PAD Profile : Naloxegol - Constipation

Keywords :
Laxatives, opioid induced constipation,
Brand Names Include :
Moventig

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Green (see narrative)
Important
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Important Information :
Opioid-induced constipation. Only after other laxatives have been unsuccessful.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

The following guidelines are available for this indication.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 July 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands APC have adopted the CKS principles for the management of constipation in adults.

Management | Constipation | CKS | NICE

The CKS guidance covers the management of constipation in adults (including pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding), for short-duration and chronic constipation, and faecal loading and/or impaction.

Refer to the formulary for Traffic Light status / place in therapy of locally agreed treatment options.

02 December 2020
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

In June 2016, Naloxegol was agreed as a treatment option where there has been an inadequate response to other laxatives.

See policy statement and the locally agreed "Constipation in Adults Guidance for Primary Care" - below

 

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.06.06. Peripheral opioid-receptor antagonists
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