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April 24, 2013
FDA approves drug for opioid-induced constipation

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for constipation related to use of opioid painkillers made by Sucampo Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the drug makers said.

August 30, 2011
FDA accepts application for opioid-induced constipation drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application from Progenics Pharmaceuticals and Salix Pharmaceuticals seeking an additional approval for a pain drug.

February 7, 2011
Salix, Progenics ink licensing deal for Relistor

Salix Pharmaceuticals and Progenics Pharmaceuticals have entered a licensing agreement for a drug used to treat side effects of opioid use.

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