Osmotic Laxatives Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
magnesium:
- magnesium sulfate
- magnesium citrate
- magnesium hydroxide
lactulose
polyethelene glycol
sodium picosulfate w/ magnesium oxide
2
Q
Action
A
draws more water into GI tract to stimulate GI activity
3
Q
Indications
A
- constipation
4
Q
Contraindications
A
lactulose:
- appendicitis
- acute surgical abdomen
- fecal impaction
- intestinal obstuction
5
Q
Cautions
A
lactulose: diabetes
magnesium: renal insufficiency
polyethelene glycol: seizures
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
- abdominal bloating
- nausea
- dehydration
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- headache
- weakness
- sweating
- palpatations
- flushing
- fainting
- rectal irritation
7
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
all: other prescription meds
magnesium: neuromuscular junction blockers
