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Efficacy and Side-Effect Profiles of Lactulose, Docusate Sodium, and Sennosides Compared to PEG in Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Systematic Review

Efficacy and Side-Effect Profiles of Lactulose, Docusate Sodium, and Sennosides Compared to PEG in Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Systematic Review

Teresa Ruston, Kathleen Hunter, Greta Cummings, Adriana Lazarescu

Can Oncol Nurs J. Autumn 2013;23(4):236-46.

PMID: 24428006

Abstract:

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a side effect of opioid therapy that can affect quality of life, adherence to treatment, and morbidity and possibly mortality.
Objectives:
To investigate whether docusate sodium, sennosides, and lactulose have equal efficacy and side effect profiles compared to PEG in the management of OIC in adults.
Methods:
A systematic review was undertaken. Randomized controlled trials of adults taking opioids for cancer or non-cancer pain were considered if they met inclusion criteria.
Conclusions:
Statistical pooling was not possible as no studies met inclusion criteria. Large, well-powered, randomized controlled trials are feasible. Standard definitions of OIC would assist with the execution of these studies and contribute to their internal and external validity. Further research is strongly encouraged.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP517431	Sennosides		517-43-1	Price

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