GIT Flashcards
1
Q
Bulk-forming laxatives
A
psyllium seed (eg, Metamucil) methylcellulose (eg, Citrucel) calcium polycarbophil (eg, FiberCon)
2
Q
Osmotic agents:
A
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) Synthetic disaccharides – Lactulose
3
Q
Stimulant laxatives: fastest-acting
A
bisacodyl (eg, some forms of Dulcolax)
senna (eg, Senokot),
4
Q
Surfactants laxatives: fastest-acting
A
docusate sodium (eg, Dulcolax)