laxatives

Question 1

Loperamide

Answer 1

Antidiarrhoeal,
- diarrhoea (not in children)

Stimulates opioid receptors iin intestine to inhibit peristalsis and reduce fluid secretion
- abdo cramping, drowsy, constipation

Question 2

Psyllium

Answer 2

bulk forming laxative
- constipation

causes absorption of water into the bowel , causing swelling and increase in bulk of stool to stimulate normal peristalsis
- abdo cramp

Question 3

Lactulose, macrogels, saline purgatives, glycerin

Answer 3

osmotic laxative, faecal softener
- constipation

reduce absorption of water to soften stool and increase its bulk, stimulating peristalsis
- abdo pain , nausea

Question 4

senna , bisacodyl

Answer 4

laxative
- constipation

stimulate peristalsis
- rash discolour urine, abdo cramps

Question 5

docusate sodium

Answer 5

laxative
- constipation

lubricate and soften stool
- bitter taste, throat irritation