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Laxatives - GI Pharma Flashcards

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Bulk forming laxatives ??

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  1. Ispaghula husk
  2. Bran
  3. Psyllium
  4. Methylcellulose
  5. Polycarbophil - Synthetic fibers

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Osmotic laxatives name ??

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  1. Mg Hydroxide
  2. Mg Citrate
  3. Na Phosphate
  4. Sorbitol
  5. Lactulose
  6. Polyethylene Glycol- PEG

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Stool softeners ??

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  1. Docusate
  2. Liquid paraffin /Mineral oil
  3. Glycerin suppository

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Stimulant laxatives / Cathartics name ??

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  1. Senna
  2. Aloe
  3. Bisacodyl
  4. Cascara

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Chloride channel activator name ??

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1.LubiProstone
2.LinaClotide
3.PleCanatide

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Serotonin 5HT4 receptor agonists name. ?

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1.Tegaserod
2.CisaPride
3.PruCaloPride

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Pro kinetic agents ??

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1.Serotonin 5HT4 receptor agonists
2.Ophoid receptor antagonists
3.Misoprostol

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Non pharmacological approach of constipation ??

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  1. Fiber rich diet = (20-30) g/day
  2. Adequite fluid intake
  3. Regular exercise
  4. The heedinf of natures call
  5. Avoid constipating drugs

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A/E of bulk forming laxatives ??

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  1. Flatus
  2. Ab bloating

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Indications of lactulose ??

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  1. Constipation
  2. Hepatic encephalopathy
  3. Diagnostic procedure-Colonoscopy/surgery

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Contraindications of Bulk forming laxatives ??

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  1. Megacolon
  2. Megarectum
  3. Intestinal obstruction
  4. Fecal impaction should be treated before fibre supplementation

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A/E of lactulose ??

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  1. Hypermagnesemia
  2. Severe flatus
  3. Cramps
  4. IV volume depletion
  5. Electrolyte fluctuations

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Contraindications of lactulose ??

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  1. Renal F
  2. Severe cardiac disease

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Stimulant laxatives/Bisacodyl mechanism ??

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  1. direct stimulation of the ENS
  2. inc colonic electrolyte & fluid secretion by irritation

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Indications of SL/Bisacodyl ??

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  1. Constipation
    2.Long term tx of consstipation

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A/E of SL ??

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  1. Diarrhea
  2. Ab cramps

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Enema ??

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procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus

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A/E of stool softners ??

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  1. impair absoprtion of adek vitamin
  2. Severe lipid pneumonitis

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