Chemical Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
bisacodyl
senna
castor oil (blocks absorption of fats and fat soluble vitamins)
2
Q
Action
A
Irritates nerve plexus: starting at the beginning of the small intestine, motility throughout GI tract is increased
3
Q
Indications
A
- constipation
- clear bowel for diagnostic procedure
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
- palpatations
- flushing
- fainting
- cathartic dependence
7
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
other prescribed meds
