Methylnaltrexone is specifically indicated for which of the following conditions?
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Correct answer: Opioid-induced constipation in palliative care
Methylnaltrexone is a quaternary ammonium compound that does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It blocks peripheral Mu-receptors in the gut to treat constipation without reversing the central analgesic effects of the opioid.
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