stimulant laxatives Flashcards
1
Q
Indications for stimulant laxatives?
A
constipation
2
Q
Contraindications for stimulant laxatives?
A
undiagnosed abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction
3
Q
First and second line treatment
A
second line treatment for constipation in children
4
Q
Mechanism of action of stimulant laxatives?
A
stimulate colonic and/or rectal nerves which increases peristalsis, this helps move the stool through the large intestine
5
Q
Side effects of stimulant laxatives?
A
abdominal pain/cramp/discomfort, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
6
Q
Monitoring requirements of stimulant laxatives?
A
none
7
Q
Treatment cessation in stimulant laxatives?
A
none
8
Q
Patient and carer advice for stimulant laxatives
A
works quickly. be careful for abuse in eating disorders. acute use can lead to lazy bowel
