Expert Video - What is opioid-induced constipation (OIC)?
In this video, expert gastroenterologist Dr. Jeanetta Frye explains what opioid medications are and how opioid-induced constipation, or OIC, is part of a syndrome caused by these medications that are often prescribed for pain.
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![Slide Show - Understanding OIC](/en-cnstp/content.ashx?file=cpt03/slide-show-07.jpg)
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![Animation - Managing and Treating OIC](/en-cnstp/content.ashx?file=cpt03/animation-09.jpg)
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