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Constipation Flashcards

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Bulk laxatives MOA

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fibre replacement. They swell in the fluids by attracting water and form gels that promote healthy bowel movements.

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Bulk laxative drugs

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ispaghula husk (fybogel)

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Dosing for ispaghula husk

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1 sachet BD

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side effects of ispaghula husk

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abdominal cramps, constipation

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counselling points for ispaghula husk

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  1. do not leave it to stand as it will solidify
  2. should not be taken before going to bed
  3. space apart 2 hours from other medications
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onset of action of ispaghula husk

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12-72 hours

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Osmotic laxative drugs

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  • lactulose

- phospho-soda oral solution

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osmotic laxative MOA

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draws water into colon causing distention and increasing motility

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Dosing for phospho-soda oral solution

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PO 20ml OD dilute with 1/2 glass cold water then 1 full glass of cold water

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side effects of phospho-soda oral solution

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  • abdominal pain

- diarrhoea

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contraindications of phospho-soda oral solution

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  • renal problems

- heart failure

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counselling points for phospho-soda oral solution

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  • take 30min before meal or bedtime
  • drink enough water
  • if nothing happens 6 hours after 1st dose, take another dose
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onset of action of phospho-soda oral solution

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30min to 3 hours

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Lactulose dosing

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PO 15ml BD can increase to 30ml

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side effects of lactulose

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abdominal cramps, flatulence, nausea and vomitting

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contraindication of lactulose

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patients requiring low galactose diet

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counselling points for lactulose

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  • take with meals to reduce GI discomfort
  • mix with juice, water, milk
  • drink plenty of water
  • suitable for diabetics
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onset of action of lactulose

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24-48 hours

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Enema MOA

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increases bulk volume and water content of stools

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Enema drugs

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fleet enemas

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dosing for fleet enemas

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PR 1 bottle

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side effects of fleet enema

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abdominal cramps, local irritation

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contraindication of fleet enema

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  • severe kidney disease
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counselling points for fleet enema

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  1. counsel patient on how to administer enema

2. not for frequent use as it can cause trauma to rectum

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onset of action for fleet enema
2-5mins
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Lubricant laxatives Drug
liquid paraffin
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Liquid paraffin MOA
softens the faecal contents by coating them and preventing colonic absorption of water
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dosing of liquid paraffin
PO 10-30ml at night or when required
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side effects of liquid paraffin
- abdominal cramp - diarrhoea - nausea and vomitting - anal seepage of liquid paraffin
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contraindication for liquid paraffin
- pregnancy - children less than 6 - bedridden patients - elderly - patients who cannot swallow
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counselling points for liquid paraffin
- do not use for more than 1 week - do not administer with food or meals - prolonged administration can lead to decrease absorption of lipid-soluble vitamins (ADEK)
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onset of action of liquid paraffin
6-8 hours
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stimulant laxatives drugs
- bisacodyl | - senna/sennosides
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Biscodyl MOA
- produces contraction of the entire colon
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Senna/sennosides MOA
stimulates colonic motility
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Dosing for bisacodyl
5-15mg at night for tablets PR 10mg at night or suppository
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side effects of bisacodyl
abdominal cramps
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contraindications for bisacodyl
intestinal obstruction
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Counselling points for bisacodyl
- swallow tablet whole do not crush - do not administer within an hour of antacids or dairy products - should not be used for more than 1 week - counsel on administration of suppository
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Onset of action for bisacodyl
tabs: 6-12 hours suppository: 15-60mins
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Dosing for senna/sennosides
PO 2 tablets at night
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side effects for senna/sennosides
abdominal cramps
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Counselling points for senna/sennosides
- taken with or without food - administer 2 hours before or after other meds - urine may discolor to red or yellowish brown - should not be used for more than a week
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onset of action for senna/sennosides
6-12 hours
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which drug has the fastest onset of action?
phospho-soda oral solution with the onset of action of 30min - 3 hrs

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