Types of Fiber Supplements Flashcards
List all the Bulk-Forming Laxatives
1) Methylcellulose
2) Calcium Polycarbophil
3) Psyllium
List Dietary supplements
1) Inulin
2) Partially hydrolyzed guar gum
3) Powdered cellulose
4) Wheat dextrin
What are methylcellulose indications?
Constipation and increased fiber intake
What is methylcellulose maximum dose for adults/adolescents and 6-11 years old?
ADULTS + >12 YEARS OLD
1) Powder—> Max: 6 g of fiber (3 heaping tablespoons) aka 2 g in 8 ounces (240 mL) with water. Can be used in up to 3 doses daily
ALWAYS TAKE IT WITH 8 OUNCES OF WATER!!
1 HEAPING TABLESPOON = 2 g of fiber
2) Tablet—> Max 12 tablets/day aka 1 tablet ~500mg fiber. May use up to 6 doses/day
< 12 years old
1) Powder–> 2.5 level teaspoons (~1667mg fiber). Can be used up to 3 doses/day
2) Tablet—> 1 tablet/day. Can be used up to 6 doses/day. Max 6 tablets
What does methylcellulose interact with?
Dichlorphenamide. Laxatives may enhance the hypokalemic effect of Dichlorphenamide
What are methylcellulose brand names?
1) Citrucel
2) Soluble Fiber Therapy
What are the components of bulk-forming laxatives?
Bulk-forming laxatives consist of methylcellulose, polycarbophil, and products containing psyllium.
Thuốc xổ tạo sự phình to bao gồm methylcellulose, polycarbophil và sản phẩm chứa psyllium.
Why are bulk-forming laxatives frequently recommended for treating constipation?
These agents are frequently recommended for treating constipation due to their close resemblance to the body’s natural physiological process.
What is the typical onset of action for bulk-forming laxatives, and how long might it take for their effects to be fully noticeable?
The typical onset of action for bulk-forming laxatives is 12-24 hours, but their effects might take up to 72 hours to be fully noticeable.
Who can benefit from the use of bulk-forming laxatives, and for what conditions are they typically intended?
Bulk-forming laxatives can be beneficial for patients on low-fiber diets, postpartum mothers, older adults, patients with colostomies, irritable bowel syndrome, or diverticular disease. They are typically intended for short-term therapy in these cases.
Chúng được chỉ định cho liệu pháp ngắn hạn và có thể hữu ích cho những người ăn chế độ ăn ít chất
xơ, các bà mẹ mới trong giai đoạn sau sinh, người cao tuổi, và những bệnh nhân có đặt ống thải phân,
hội chứng ruột kích thích hoặc
bệnh ruột thừa.
In what situations can bulk-forming laxatives be used preventively, and for whom are they particularly useful in this regard?
Bulk-forming laxatives can be used preventively for patients who should avoid straining during bowel movements, such as those recovering from recent surgery.
What are some of the most commonly reported side effects of bulk-forming agents, and how do they generally affect the body?
Bulk-forming agents generally have few systemic side effects, with abdominal cramping and flatulence being the most commonly reported side effects.
What safety concern should be considered when taking bulk-forming laxatives, especially if not enough fluid is consumed, and who should avoid these laxatives due to specific health conditions?
When not taken with enough fluid, bulk-forming laxatives may expand in the throat or esophagus, posing a choking hazard. Patients with swallowing difficulties, esophageal strictures, or on fluid-restricted diets should avoid them
In which medical conditions should patients avoid using bulk-forming products due to the risk of complications, and what should be considered regarding the sugar content of these products in patients with diabetes or restricted calorie intake?
Patients with intestinal ulcerations, stenosis, or disabling adhesions should avoid using bulk-forming products due to the risk of fecal impaction or intestinal obstruction. Additionally, in patients with diabetes or restricted calorie intake, it’s important to consider the sugar content of bulk-forming agents.
How can the use of bulk-forming laxatives potentially affect the absorption of oral medications, even though these laxatives are not absorbed systemically?
Bulk-forming laxatives, while not absorbed systemically, might interfere with the absorption of oral medications by binding in the gastrointestinal tract or through other mechanisms.
