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Laxatives Flashcards

1
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What combination of laxatives are used to treat opioid induced constipation?

A

Osmotic

Stimulant

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Contra-indications for bulk forming laxatives?

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Colonic atony
Dysphagia
Faecal impaction
infective bowel disease
intestinal obstruction
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Side effects of bulk forming laxatives

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Abdo distension (esp during first few days of treatment)
Flatulence
GI impaction
GI Obstruction
Hypersensitivity
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Is there any issue with abruptly withdrawing treatment with any laxative?

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None stated

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Osmotic Laxatives contra-indications (Lactulose)

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Galactosaemia

Intestinal obstruction

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Osmotic Laxatives Contra-indications (macrogols)

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Toxic Megacolon
Crohns
Paralytic ileus
Severe Inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract
Ulcerative Collitis
Intestinal obstruction
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Osmotic Laxatives Contra-Indications (Sodium Salts)

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Acute severe colitis (adults)
Acites
Congestive Cardiac failure
Gastric retention
Gastro Intestinal Perforation
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Osmotic Laxatives Contra-Indications (Magnesium)

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Acute GI conditions

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Osmotic Laxatives Common side effects?

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Abdo discomfort
Cramps
Flatulence
nausea (help reduce by giving with water/juice/meals)
Vomiting
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Stimulant laxatives Contra-indications

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Acute inflammatory bowel disease
Acute surgical abdominal conditions (in adults)
intestinal obstruction
severe dehydration
undiagnosed abdominal pain
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Stimulant laxatives common side effects

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Senna - Abdo spasm; discoloration of urine; pruritis
Bisacodyl - Abdo cramp; colitis; N&V
Prolonged/excessive use can lead to diarrhoea/hypokalaemia etc

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Common side effects of H2 Receptor Antagonists?

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Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headaches

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What short term conditions are PPIs used to treat?

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Gastric/duodenal ulcers
Dyspepsia
GORD
Erosive Oesophagitis
Benign Gastric ulcers
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What long term conditions are PPIs used to treat?

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Hypersecretory conditions - zollinger ellisons
Maintenance therapy for healing peptic ulcers, erosive oesophagitis
Combined with amoxicillin and Clarythromycin to treat H.Pylori

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What are the contra-indications for PPI use?

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None stated

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What are the common side effects of PPIs

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Abdo pain
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
GI Disturbances
Headace
N&V

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