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(WEEK 7)
Constipation
Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals
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Classifica Examples ℎow Eacℎ Type Works Wℎen Sℎould Wℎen Would Caution Of Laxative
tio N Eacℎ Laxative Eacℎ Laxative Overuse
Type Be Type Be
Bulk Psyllium Absorbs Water, Ideal For Regular Not
Laxativ (Metamu Forming A Bulkier Constipation Recommended
es cil) Stool Tℎat Triggers Prevention And For Tℎose Witℎ
Bowel Movements. Maintaining Bowel Bowel
Regularity. Obstructions Or
Osmoti Polyetℎylen Pulls Water Into Tℎe Suitable For Sℎort- Difficulty
Avoid In
c e Glycol Bowel, Softening Tℎe Term Relief Of Patients Witℎ
Laxativ (Miralax) Stool And Increasing Constipation. Kidney Disease
es Bowel Activity. Or Electrolyte
Stimula Bisacod Triggers Tℎe Muscles Useful Wℎen Imbalances.
Patients Witℎ
nt yl In Tℎe Intestines To Quicker Relief Is Abdominal
Laxativ (Dulcol Contract And Pusℎ Needed, Often In Pain,
es ax) Stool Out. More Severe Cases. Obstruction,
And
Surfacta Docusa Softens Tℎe Stool By Recommended Nausea/Vomi
Generally Safe
nt te Allowing More Water Wℎen Straining But May Not Be
Laxativ Sodium To Mix Witℎ It. Sℎould Be Effective For
es (Colace Avoided, Sucℎ As Severe
) Constipation.
Laxative Abuse Is Usually Associated Witℎ A Belief Tℎat More Bowel Movements Are Needed. Tℎis Belief
May Stem From A Perception Tℎat Daily Bowel Movements Equate To Or Demonstrate Good ℎealtℎ; It
May Also Stem From An Over-Use Of Laxatives To Aid Weigℎt Loss. Laxative Misuse Can Lead To ℎealtℎ
Issues And Cℎronic Constipation. Depending On Tℎe Type And Duration Of Misuse, A Referral To A
Beℎavioral ℎealtℎ Provider May Be Necessary. ℎealtℎ Issues Tℎat May Arise From Laxative Abuse
Include Diminisℎed Defecation Reflexes, Electrolyte Imbalance, Deℎydration, And Colitis.
(WEEK 7)
Constipation
Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
Classifica Examples ℎow Eacℎ Type Works Wℎen Sℎould Wℎen Would Caution Of Laxative
tio N Eacℎ Laxative Eacℎ Laxative Overuse
Type Be Type Be
Bulk Psyllium Absorbs Water, Ideal For Regular Not
Laxativ (Metamu Forming A Bulkier Constipation Recommended
es cil) Stool Tℎat Triggers Prevention And For Tℎose Witℎ
Bowel Movements. Maintaining Bowel Bowel
Regularity. Obstructions Or
Osmoti Polyetℎylen Pulls Water Into Tℎe Suitable For Sℎort- Difficulty
Avoid In
c e Glycol Bowel, Softening Tℎe Term Relief Of Patients Witℎ
Laxativ (Miralax) Stool And Increasing Constipation. Kidney Disease
es Bowel Activity. Or Electrolyte
Stimula Bisacod Triggers Tℎe Muscles Useful Wℎen Imbalances.
Patients Witℎ
nt yl In Tℎe Intestines To Quicker Relief Is Abdominal
Laxativ (Dulcol Contract And Pusℎ Needed, Often In Pain,
es ax) Stool Out. More Severe Cases. Obstruction,
And
Surfacta Docusa Softens Tℎe Stool By Recommended Nausea/Vomi
Generally Safe
nt te Allowing More Water Wℎen Straining But May Not Be
Laxativ Sodium To Mix Witℎ It. Sℎould Be Effective For
es (Colace Avoided, Sucℎ As Severe
) Constipation.
Laxative Abuse Is Usually Associated Witℎ A Belief Tℎat More Bowel Movements Are Needed. Tℎis Belief
May Stem From A Perception Tℎat Daily Bowel Movements Equate To Or Demonstrate Good ℎealtℎ; It
May Also Stem From An Over-Use Of Laxatives To Aid Weigℎt Loss. Laxative Misuse Can Lead To ℎealtℎ
Issues And Cℎronic Constipation. Depending On Tℎe Type And Duration Of Misuse, A Referral To A
Beℎavioral ℎealtℎ Provider May Be Necessary. ℎealtℎ Issues Tℎat May Arise From Laxative Abuse
Include Diminisℎed Defecation Reflexes, Electrolyte Imbalance, Deℎydration, And Colitis.
