GIT Flashcards

1
Q

Bulk-forming laxatives

A
psyllium seed (eg, Metamucil)
methylcellulose (eg, Citrucel)
calcium polycarbophil (eg, FiberCon)
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2
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Osmotic agents:

A
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
Synthetic disaccharides – Lactulose
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3
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Stimulant laxatives: fastest-acting

A

bisacodyl (eg, some forms of Dulcolax)

senna (eg, Senokot),

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Surfactants laxatives: fastest-acting

A

docusate sodium (eg, Dulcolax)

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