The aim of the study is to describe the effects of oxycodone/naloxone combination in comparison to oxycodone for the treatment of postoperative pain in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The hypothesis is that the duration of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction and the need of laxatives will decrease.
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Duration of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction postoperatively
Timeframe: Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 5 days