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Laxatives Flashcards

1
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Secretory/ stimulant laxatives

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Castor oil
Microlax enema
Bisacodyl
Senna

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Target mucosa crypt cells
Increase PG, cAMP, GI secretion
Increase intestine motility by direct stimulation of enteric n

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Secretory/ stimulant laxatives

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Non absorbable salt osmotic laxatives

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Mg hydroxide
Na sulfate
Na phosphate
Mg citrate

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4
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Non absorbable sugar osmotic laxatives

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Sorbitol

Lactulose

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Draw water into the intestinal lumen
SE: electrolyte imbalance and cramps
Effect PGE-3350

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Osmotic laxatives

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6
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Emollient stool softener laxatives

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Docusate
Mineral oil
Glycerin suppository

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7
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Lub lower bowel

ADR: decrease absorption of fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)

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Emollient stool softener laxatives

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Bulk forming agents laxatives

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Psyllium, bran, methyl cellulose

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Absorb water to form a bulky emollient gel in the distal colon promote peristalsis
Most safe in elderly

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Bulk forming laxatives

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