Bulk Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
- methylcellulose
- polycarbophil
- psyllium
2
Q
Action
A
Increases fecal size, increases fluids in GI tract causing more stretch, stimulates stretch receptors which activate local GI activity
3
Q
Indications
A
Short-term relief of occasional constipation
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- allergy
- acute abdominal disorders
5
Q
Cautions
A
- heart block
- CAD
- debilitation
- pregnancy
- lactation
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
- nausea
- dizziness
- headache
- weakness
- sweating
- palpitations
- flushing
- fainting
7
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
other prescribed meds