title: Methylnaltrexone in palliative care: further research is needed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Palliative Care, Calvary Mater Newcastle, The University of Newcastle, Waratah, New South Wales, Australia. Electronic address: katherine.clark@calvarymater.org.au.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Palliative and Supportive Services, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Currow
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054368:Laxatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009271:Naltrexone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D054368:Laxatives; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D009271:Naltrexone