How is Naloxegol Oral Route dosed?
The recommended dosage for naloxegol oral route is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. The dosage should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor, typically on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before the first meal of the day or 2 hours after a meal. Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush, break, or chew it.
What is the dosage form of Naloxegol Oral Route?
Naloxegol oral route is available in tablet form. It is used to treat constipation caused by opioids in adults with long-lasting pain that is not caused by cancer, or in patients with long-lasting pain caused by a previous cancer or its treatment who do not need weekly increases in opioid dosage. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
How is Naloxegol Oral Route administered?
Naloxegol oral route is administered by taking the tablet with water, either by swallowing it whole or mixing it with water and drinking it if swallowing the tablet is difficult. If necessary, the tablet can also be given through a nasogastric tube. Crush the tablet, mix it with water, and administer the mixture through the tube, followed by flushing the tube with water using the same syringe to ensure the full dose is received. It is important to follow the dosing instructions provided by your doctor and read the Medication Guide carefully.
What are common precautions when taking Naloxegol Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking naloxegol orally include:
- Stomach or bowel blockage: Patients at an increased risk of stomach or bowel blockage should not use naloxegol.
- Proper use: Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor, do not take more than prescribed, and avoid prolonged use.
- Medication Guide: Read and follow the instructions in the Medication Guide provided with the medicine carefully.
- Timing: Take the tablet on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before the first meal of the day or 2 hours after a meal.
- Swallowing: Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet; if you have trouble swallowing, you may mix it with water and drink it immediately, or it can be administered through a nasogastric tube under medical supervision.
- Other laxatives: Stop taking other laxatives before starting treatment with naloxegol and stop using naloxegol if you have stopped taking narcotic pain medicines.
- Grapefruit: Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medicine. Please consult your doctor for any other concerns or questions about taking naloxegol orally.