LAXATIVES Q. 1 Laxative abuse is associated with: A Hypokalemia B Hypomagnesemia C Hypoglycemia D Colonic spacticity Q. 1 Laxative abuse is associated with: A Hypokalemia B Hypomagnesemia C Hypoglycemia D Colonic spacticity Ans. A Explanation: Ans. a. Hypokalemia “Noninfectious gastrointestinal processes such as celiac disease, ileostomy, villous adenomas, VIPomas, and chronic laxative abuse also […]
LAXATIVES LAXATIVES Used for preventing constipation, by promoting evacuation of bowels. Also referred to as “Aperients, Purgatives, Cathartics”. Other best measures: High fiber diet, adequate fluid intake & regular exercise. Unresponsive patients require laxatives. Classification of laxative drugs: Luminal active agents Stimulant purgative Prokinetics New agents Subdivided into Bulk-forming. Surfactant. Osmotic 1. Bulk-forming agents: Dietary agents Brain
