Postoperative ileus is defined as the impairment of gastrointestinal motility after surgical intervention. It is characterized by bowel distention, lack of bowel sounds, accumulation of GI gas and fluid, delayed passage of flatus and stool and / or the inability to eat.
Drugs used to treat Postoperative Ileus
| Name | Drug Class |
|---|---|
| Alvimopan | Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists |
| Entereg | Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists |
