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Constipation Flashcards

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Lubricants

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Liquid paraffin but might inhibit absorption of fat soluble vits and nutrients

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Bulk forming drugs

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Stercula, bran - must inc fluid intake

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Intestinal stimulants

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Bisacodyl, Dantron, phenolphthalein - inc contractions via inc ckk, vip, camp
Side effects - abdominal cramp - contraindicated in intestinal obstruction

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Osmotic laxatives

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Mgso4, lactulose

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