NALDEMEDINE (SYMPROIC) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NALDEMEDINE

What is the Trade Name for NALDEMEDINE?

SYMPROIC

What are the Indications for NALDEMEDINE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMPROIC is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation. SYMPROIC is an opioid antagonist indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain, including patients with chronic pain related to prior cancer or its treatment who do not require frequent (e.g., weekly) opioid dosage escalation ( 1 )

 

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