Laxatives, Antidiarrheals, IBS drugs Flashcards
1
Q
SSRI’s MOA and effect on Digestion
A
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
decrease reuptake of 5ht –> increase in synapse –> increase afferent activity = increase peristalisis
2
Q
BULK laxatives MOA and effect on Digestion
A
- Dietary Fiber
- Methylcellulose
- Polycarbophil
- Psyllilum
attract water to lumen –> increase mass of stool –> increase lumen distension –> increases 5th release from EC –> increase perstalsis
3
Q
this takes too long. look at the chart someone posted.
A
it’s better and already done
