Pharmacology diarrhoea/constipation Flashcards
1
Q
Bulk forming laxative
A
Ispaghula husk (fibrogel) 1 sachet PO BD
Methylcellulose
2
Q
Stimulant laxatives
A
Senna 7.5-15 mg PO ON
Bisacodyl 5-10 mg PO ON
Glycerol Suppository 1 PR PRN
Enema 1 PR PRN
3
Q
Faecal softeners
A
Docusate sodium
4
Q
Osmotic laxatives
A
Movicol 1-2 sachets PO OM-TDS
Lactulose 10-15 ml PO BD
Magnesium hydrochloride 30-45 ml PO ON
5
Q
Bowel cleansing laxative
A
Macrogol
6
Q
opioid based drug for diarrhoea
A
codeine phosphate
7
Q
non opioid based drug for diarrhoea
A
loperamide
8
Q
Contraindications to loperamide
A
Bacterial endocarditis
IBD
dysentry
C difficile diarrhoea
