Alvimopan, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, compared with placebo in postoperative ileus after major abdominal surgery

Viscusi, Eugene R.; Goldstein, S.; Witkowski, Thomas A.; Andonakakis, Angelo; Jan, R.; Gabriel, Kathie; Du, Wei; Techner, Lee; Wallin, Bruce A.

doi:10.1007/s00464-005-0104-y

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“…[53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60] The primary reason for surgery was rectal or colon cancer. 53,60 All were randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel studies comparing the effi cacy of alvimopan to that of placebo in hospitalized patients.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…nausea, vomiting and abdominal distension), and consistent with those expected in patients undergoing bowel resection under general anesthesia with opioid analgesic therapy. 54,55,[57][58][59][60] The overall incidence of these adverse events was somewhat lower in alvimopan treated patients compared to those receiving placebo (Table 5). In study 14CL302, the lower incidence of vomiting in the alvimopan 12 mg group was statistically signifi cant compared to that in the placebo group.…”

Section: Preclinical Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Safety and efficacy update: Alvimopan in postoperative ileus

Beattie

2009

Clinical Medicine. Therapeutics

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Postoperative ileus (POI) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery is associated with signifi cant morbidity. In 2008, alvimopan (Entereg ® ) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is the only available POI therapy in the United States for patients undergoing bowel resection. Data from preclinical studies demonstrate that alvimopan and its primary metabolite, ADL 08-0011, behave as potent μ opioid receptor antagonists. In animals, alvimopan and ADL 08-0011 attenuate opioid agonist-induced reductions in gastrointestinal (GI) transit. Higher doses of alvimopan are required to inhibit opioid-induced analgesia as a result of its inability to penetrate the central nervous system (CNS). ADL 08-0011 is also peripherally selective, although to a lesser degree than alvimopan. In multiple species, including humans, alvimopan has low oral bioavailability, while ADL 08-0011, following its generation by human gut microfl ora, is more readily absorbed and achieves higher exposures. Three Phase 2 and fi ve Phase 3 clinical trials have been conducted to investigate the effi cacy and tolerability of alvimopan in patients undergoing bowel resection. An additional Phase 3 study was conducted in hysterectomy patients. In the majority of the studies, statistically signifi cant, and clinically meaningful, acceleration of GI recovery has been demonstrated. Consistent with animal data, alvimopan has no effect on opioid agonist-induced analgesia in healthy human subjects and POI patients. Clinical experience to date in POI patients indicates that alvimopan is well tolerated when used according to its approved dosing regimen (12 mg b.i.d. for up to 7 days). In this article, the preclinical and clinical properties of alvimopan are reviewed.

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Safety and efficacy update: Alvimopan in postoperative ileus

Beattie

2009

Clinical Medicine. Therapeutics

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“…Although the molecule has been investigated for its efficacy in both opioid induced constipation and acute postoperative ileus, the focus in development has been primarily towards the latter. In patients who developed postoperative ileus after undergoing bowel resection and hysterectomy (Cochrane data, n = 2225) [4], alvimopan administration reduced the time to first bowel movement or flatus, or total time to pass flatus when compared with placebo [8][9][10][11][12]. Patients in the alvimopan group also showed a reduced requirement for postoperative X-ray and nasogastric tube insertion compared with placebo [4].…”

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Peripheral opioid antagonism

Mehta

2009

Anaesthesia

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“…Investigators evaluated patients from the placebo arms of 3 phase III trials assessing the efficacy of an oral peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist for the management of POI. 5,13,16,51 Their findings represent an important source of postoperative recovery data from a controlled setting and a homogeneous patient population. The analysis of postoperative GI recovery and LOS patterns provides important insights into upper and lower GI recovery, symptoms, morbidity and mortality, LOS, and readmission after bowel resection (BR) in a large group of patients (n=383) receiving a standardized multimodal postoperative management protocol.…”

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Complication avoidance and management in anterior lumbar interbody fusion

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Wang

Rahman

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The goal of this study was to review the literature to compare strategies for avoiding and treating complications from anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), and thus provide a comprehensive aid for spine surgeons. A thorough review of databases from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health was conducted. The complications of ALIF addressed in this paper include pseudarthrosis and subsidence, vascular injury, retrograde ejaculation, ileus, and lymphocele (chyloretroperitoneum). Strategies identified for improving fusion rates included the use of frozen rather than freeze-dried allograft, cage instrumentation, and bone morphogenetic protein. Lower cage heights appear to reduce the risk of subsidence. The most common vascular injury is venous laceration, which occurs less frequently when using nonthreaded interbody grafts such as iliac crest autograft or femoral ring allograft. Left iliac artery thrombosis is the most common arterial injury, and its occurrence can be minimized by intermittent release of retraction intraoperatively. The risk of retrograde ejaculation is significantly higher with laparoscopic approaches, and thus should be avoided in male patients. Despite precautionary measures, complications from ALIF may occur, but treatment options do exist. Bowel obstruction can be treated conservatively with neostigmine or with decompression. In cases of postoperative lymphocele, resolution can be attained by creating a peritoneal window. By recognizing ways to minimize complications, the spine surgeon can safely use ALIF procedures.

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Alvimopan, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, compared with placebo in postoperative ileus after major abdominal surgery

Abstract: Alvimopan (6 or 12 mg) accelerates GI recovery and is well tolerated in patients undergoing open laparotomy.

Cited by 173 publications

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Safety and efficacy update: Alvimopan in postoperative ileus

Safety and efficacy update: Alvimopan in postoperative ileus

Peripheral opioid antagonism

Complication avoidance and management in anterior lumbar interbody fusion

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