Laxatives Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Commonly used to treat: constipation
Common dosing: PRN
2
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Mechanism of Action
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Osmotic Laxatives:
-Non-absorbable substances that pull water into lumen
-Increase stool frequency and consistency
Bulk Forming Laxatives
-increase water and bulk of stool
-improves stool consistency
-patient must take with lots of water
Stimulant Laxatives
-increase GI motility
3
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Acilac
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Generic name: lactulose Osmotic laxative Oral liquid 667mg/mL Usually 15-30mL per dose Available OTC
4
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Dulcolax
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Generic name: bisacodyl
Stimulant laxative
Tablets: 5mg
Suppositories: 5mg, 10mg
5
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Prodiem
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Generic name: polycarbophil
Bulk forming laxative
