How Is Relistor Given
Inject Relistor Subcutaneously in the Upper Arm, Abdomen or Thigh. Do Not Inject at the Same Spot Each Time (Rotate Injection Sites). Once Drawn into the 1 mL...
Inject RELISTOR subcutaneously in the upper arm, abdomen or thigh. Do not inject at the same spot each time (rotate injection sites). Once drawn into the 1 mL syringe with a 27-gauge x ½-inch needle, if immediate administration is not possible, store at ambient room temperature and administer within 24 hours.
How do you take Relistor tablets?
- Take RELISTOR tablets with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.
- Discontinue all maintenance laxative therapy prior to initiation of RELISTOR. …
- RELISTOR therapy should be continued only during opioid use.
How long does it take for Relistor to take effect?
It works by preventing opioid medications from binding to certain receptors in the intestinal tract. It does not reduce the pain-relieving effects of opioid pain medications. For most people, methylnaltrexone usually works within 30 minutes, but it may take longer.
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