Bowel Disorder Drugs Flashcards
Drugs to treat DIARRHEA: Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Lactobacillus
Drugs to treat CONSTIPATION: Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate Sodium
Psyllium
Senna, Bisacodyl
Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose
Drugs to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Diarrhea- Alosetron
Constipation-Lubiprostone
Drugs to treat Irritable Bowel Disease: Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine
Azathioprine
Diarrhea-
Lubiprostone, Alosetron
Alosetron
Constipation
Lubiprostone, Alosetron
Lubiprostone
Treat: CONSTIPATION: These are loosely defined as LAXATIVES Opioid Induced Constipation (OIC) Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate Sodium,
Psyllium,,Senna,
Bisacodyl,,
Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose
Treat
Constipation
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate (Colace®)- CONSTIPATION
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Reduces surface tension of the oil-water interface of the stool resulting in enhanced incorporation of water and fat allowing for stool softening.
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate (Colace®)- CONSTIPATION
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Avoid in bowel obstruction
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate (Colace®)- CONSTIPATION
Administration
Take with plenty of water!
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Docusate (Colace®) - CONSTIPATION
Treat:
Constipation
Bowel Prep for Procedure
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Senna, Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Stimulant laxatives typically induce defecation by stimulating peristaltic activity
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Senna, Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Abdominal pain
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Senna, Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
? is E.C.- don’t crush
Senna
Bisacody
Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
Nursing Considerations
Avoid in bowel obstruction
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Senna, Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
Mnemonic
ALL MUSH, NO PUSH” Opioid Induced Constipation
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Senna, Bisacody- CONSTIPATION
Senna, Bisacody
Administration
Take ? on empty stomach- Oral pills can take ?+ hours to work, Suppositories should work within an ?
Bisacody - CONSTIPATION
12
hour
Senna, Bisacody, Polyethylene Glycol
? dose- Bowel Preparations for Colonoscopy
Low or High
High
Senna, Bisacody, Polyethylene Glycol
? dose- opioid induced constipation
Low or High
Low
Treat:
Constipation
Bowel Prep for Procedure
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Polyethylene Glycol- Constipation
MECHANISM OF ACTION
An osmotic agent, polyethylene glycol 3350 causes water retention in the stool;
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Polyethylene Glycol- Constipation
ADVERSE EFFECTS
Electrolyte imbalances (can happen with Osmotic agents),
Dehydration
Abdominal pain/N/V
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Polyethylene Glycol, Lactulose - Constipation
Nursing Considerations
Golytely- FINISH the content
Avoid in bowel obstruction
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose- Constipation
Increase water intake while using! Can cause dehydration
Lubiprostone Docusate Sodium Psyllium Azathioprine Senna, Bisacodyl Lactobacillus Polyethylene Glycol, lactulose Alosetron Sulfasalazine
Polyethylene Glycol- Constipation