Chemical Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
- Bisacodyl
- Castor oil
- Senna
2
Q
Action
A
-Begin working at the beginning of the small intestine and increase motility throughout the rest of the GI tract y irritating the nerve plexus
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
- Cathartic dependence
- Castor oil: blocks absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins
6
Q
Drug-drug
A
-Other prescribed medications
