Constipation Flashcards

1
Q

First line laxative in constipation

A

Bulk forming

Then osmotic

Then stimulant

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2
Q

Laxative for opioid inducted constipation ?

A

Osmotic + stimulant laxative

Or

Naloxegol

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3
Q

True or false:

Bulk forming laxatives can be used for opioid induced constipation

A

FALSE

Risk of faecal impaction

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