Constipation Drugs Flashcards by Kevin Tea

Q

Enema

A

15-60 min

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Docusate

A

Stool Softner
- 12-72h

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Naloxegol

A

Mu Receptor Antagonist
- 30-60mins

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Prucalopride

A

5-HT4 Receptor Agonist
- 2-3 hours

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Polyethylene Glycol

A

Osmotic Laxative (Hyperosmotic)
- 48-96 hours

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Psyllium

A

Bulk-Forming
- 12-72 hours

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Linaclotide

A

Guanylate Cyclase C agonist

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Bisacodyl/Diphenylmethane

A

Stimulant Laxative
- 15-60 min (Supp)
- 6-12 hours (Oral)

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Sennoside

A

Stimulant Laxative
- 6-12 hours

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Cascara

A

Stimulant Laxative
- 6-12 hours

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Lactulose

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Osmotic Laxative (Hyperosmotic)
- 24-48 hours

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Glycerin

A

Osmotic Laxative (Hyperosmotic)
15-60 min

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Sodium Phosphate

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Osmotic Laxative (Saline)
- 0.5-3 hrs

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Inulin

A

Bulk-Forming
- 12-72 hours

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Methylcellulose

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Bulk-Forming
- 12-72 hours

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Magnesium Hydroxide

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Osmotic Laxative (Saline)
- 0.5-3 hrs

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Bran

A

Bulk-Forming
- 12-72 hours

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Magnesium Citrate

A

Osmotic Laxative (Saline)
- 0.5-3 hrs

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Methylnaltrexone Bromide

A

Mu Receptor Antagonist
- 30-60mins