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alvimopan
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: A family of hexahydropyridines.
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alvimopan [ ADL 8-2698,ADL8-2698,Entereg,LY 246736,LY-246736,LY246736,trans-3,4-dimethyl-4-(3-hydroxyphenyl) piperidine ]
mu opioid receptor antagonist; intended to treat constipation in patients taking opiates for pain
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Receptors
, Opioid, mu
Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2001 Jan;69(1):66-71
ENTEREG