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NRS 155 Intro to Pharmacology > Osmotic Laxatives > Flashcards

Osmotic Laxatives Flashcards

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Medications

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  • Magnesium: sulfate, citrate, hydroxide
  • Lactulose
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • Sodium picosulfate with magnesium oxide
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Actions

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-Draw more water into GI tract and stimulate increased motility

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Contraindications

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-Lactulose: appendicitis, acute surgical abdomen, fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction

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Cautions

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  • Lactulose: diabetes
  • Magnesium: Renal insufficiency
  • Polyethylene glycol: seizures
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Adverse effects

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  • GI: diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, dehydration; dry mouth
  • CNS: dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, weakness
  • Sweating, palpitations, flushing, fainting
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Drug-drug

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  • Other prescriptions

- Magnesium: neuromuscular junction blockers

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