Bulk Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
- Methylcellulose
- Polycarbophil
- Psyllium
2
Q
Action
A
-Increase motility by increasing size of fecal matter, which will increase fluid in the GI tract, cause more stretch on GI tract, stimulate stretch receptors, and activate local GI activity
3
Q
Contraindications
A
- Allergy
- Acute abdominal pain
4
Q
Caution
A
- Heart block, CAD, debilitation
- Pregnancy/lactation
5
Q
Adverse effects
A
- GI: diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea
- CNS: dizziness, headache, weakness
- sweating, palpitations, flushing, fainting
6
Q
Drug-drug
A
-Other prescribed medications
