Patients ’ Self-Assessment of the Symptoms and Impact of Opioid-Induced Constipation: Results From a Prospective, Observational Cohort Study of Japanese Patients With Cancer

Many patients who have cancer consider opioid-induced constipation (OIC) to be a burdensome side effect of opioid treatment.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - December 1, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Soichi Fumita, Hisao Imai, Toshiyuki Harada, Toshio Noriyuki, Makio Gamoh, Yusaku Akashi, Hiroki Sato, Yoshiyuki Kizawa, Akihiro Tokoro Source Type: research