An overview of the use of Methylnaltrexone, written by nursing staff from the Advanced Care Team at the Children's Hospital, Philadelphia. The article covers first line pharmacologic options, and then the use of methlynaltrexone; adminstration routes, dosage, and nursing considerations.
Santucci, G. & Battista V. 2015. Methylnaltrexone for opioid induced constipation in patient at end of life. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 21 (6) p 162-164
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