Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea/Vomiting Flashcards
methyl cellulose / psyllium MOA
dietary fiber and bulk forming laxative - hydrophilic muciloid that forms gelatinous mass when mixed with water
methyl cellulose / psyllium AE
allergic reactions, flatulence, borborygmi, intestinal obstruction
DDI of metamucil
inhibit coumarin absorption
DDI of citrucel (cellulose)
bind & impede drug absorption
uses for dietary fibers
both for constipation as a stool former and to treat IBS diarrhea by forming bulkier stool
AE for laxatives
- abuse
2. lag time leads to overdose and the following shit storm
lactulose MOA
not absorbed and produces osmotic laxative effect, fecal acidifier and TRAPS ammonia in ammonium form for excretion
stimulant laxatives (3)
bisacodyl (dulcolax)
senna
cascara sagrade extract
MOA of stimulant laxatives
mostly on LARGE bowel
- increase permeability of mucosa
- increas back diffusion of H20 & electrolytes
- propulsive contractility of colon
- stimulate prostaglandin synthesis
AE for bisacodyl (dulcolax)
excessive fluid loss, electrolyte loss, intestinal enterocyte damage
PK for bisacodyl (dulcolax)
prodrug - bacteria activated, is administered in enteric coated tab
AE for senna
abdominal pain, nephritis, melanotic pigmentation of colonic mucosa, abnormal urine coloration
PK for senna
natural derivative of senna/cascara - more gentle than the synthetics
castor oil MOA
rapid-acting and effective anionic surfactant - produces catharsis
castor oil AE
colic, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance - can induce uterine contraction in pregnancy
2 surfactant laxatives
castor oil & docusate sodium (colace)
docusate sodium (colace) MOA
anionic surfactant, weakly active, primarily used as stool softener, no effect on intestinal peristalsis
AE for docusate sodium (colace)
irritate mucosa and increase other drug absorption
CI for docusate sodium (colace)
not for use during abdominal pain, n/v
long term or short term use for docusate sodium (colace)
short term