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CONSTIPATION
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Pharmacology
Graduate
03/17/2011

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4 kinds of drugs that cause constipation
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anticholinergics
calcium channel blockers
calcium supplements
opiates
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2 examples of anticholinergices
Definition
diphenhydramine, atropine
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example of calcium channel blocker
Definition
verapamil
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age limit for self treatment of constipation
Definition
2
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exclusion for self treatment: laxatives?
Definition
7 days
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exclusion for self treatment: length of time? for constipation
Definition
2 wks straight or over 3 months
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psyllium/metamucil
Definition
fiber/bulk laxactive
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methylcellulose/citrucel
Definition
fiber/bulk lax
Term
polycarbophil/Fibercon
Definition
fiber/bulk lax
Term
docusate sodium/colace
Definition
stool softener
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dousate calcium/kaopectate
Definition
stool softener
Term
what can you not take with stool softener
Definition
mineral oil
Term
sorbitol
Definition
hyperosmotic agent
Term
lactulose
Definition
hyperosmolic agent
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PEG/miralax
Definition
hyperosmolar agent
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bisacodyl/dulcolax
Definition
stimulant (for constipation)
suppository
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Senna/senokot
Definition
stimulant (for constipation)
Term
magnesium citrate/citroma
Definition
saline lax
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magnesium hydroxide/milk of magnesia
Definition
saline lax
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sodium phosphate/fleet phospho soda
Definition
salaine lax
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glycerin/fleet glycerin
Definition
suppositories
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preventative medication for constipation?
Definition
stool softeners (docusate)
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