Methylnaltrexone Benefits & Uses

Methylnaltrexone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Methylnaltrexone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in opiate agonist induced constipation
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in opiate agonist induced constipation

Methylnaltrexone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methylnaltrexone is used -

Mild

Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
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Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Tremor
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Chills
Flushing

Methylnaltrexone Related Warnings

Is the use of Methylnaltrexone safe for pregnant women?

Methylnaltrexone may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Methylnaltrexone, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Methylnaltrexone safe during breastfeeding?

Methylnaltrexone can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Kidneys?

Methylnaltrexone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Liver?

Methylnaltrexone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Methylnaltrexone on the Heart?

Using Methylnaltrexone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Methylnaltrexone with Other Drugs

Methylnaltrexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Bupropion

Nalmefene

Naloxone

Naltrexone

Methylnaltrexone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methylnaltrexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Kidney Disease
Crohn's Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Methylnaltrexone

Is this Methylnaltrexone habit forming or addictive?

Methylnaltrexone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Methylnaltrexone. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Methylnaltrexone only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Methylnaltrexone for mental disorders.

No

Methylnaltrexone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methylnaltrexone

There is no information on the effects of taking Methylnaltrexone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Methylnaltrexone

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Methylnaltrexone with alcohol.

Unknown