Relistor

Relistor is used to relieve constipation caused by opioid medications in adults. Relistor is a brand name of methylnaltrexone. The average Relistor price is quite expensive at about $1,583 for 0.6ml of 12mg/0.6ml subcutaneous solution. However, you can use our free OptionRx coupon card to save significantly on Relistor prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

• Relistor

• Alvimopan
• Entereg
• Movantik
• Relistor
• Symproic

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

Stop using this medicine if you stop taking narcotic pain medicines.

Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to methylnaltrexone, or if you have a stomach or bowel blockage.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or stomach or bowel problems (such as Crohn disease, Ogilvie syndrome, diverticulitis, or cancer).

This medicine may cause a tear in your stomach or bowels.

Stop taking other laxatives before you start treatment with this medicine.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or stomach or bowel problems (such as Crohn disease, Ogilvie syndrome, diverticulitis, or cancer).

This medicine may cause a tear in your stomach or bowels.

Stop taking other laxatives before you start treatment with this medicine.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe diarrhea
• Severe abdominal pain
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chills, diarrhea, increased sweating, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, yawning
• Nausea, gas
• Dizziness