Constipation

Question 1

↓ peristalsis

Answer 1

Constipation

Question 2

5 classes of drugs for constipation

Answer 2

1. Bulk Forming laxatives (pinapalaki ang tae)
2. Osmotic laxatives
3. Lubricant laxatives (pinapadulas ang tae)
4. Stimulant laxatives
5. Emollient laxatives (act as surfactant)

Question 3

Psyllium
Polycarbophil
Fibers

Answer 3

Bulk Forming laxatives

Question 4

1. Salts (MgSO4, Na3PO4) for acute constipation
2. Sugars (PEG, lactulose) for chronic constipation

Answer 4

Osmotic laxatives

Question 5

Mineral oil

Answer 5

Lubricant laxatives

Question 6

Anthraquinone glycosides
Castor oil
Bisacodyl***

Answer 6

Stimulant laxatives (↑ bowel tone)

Question 7

Docusate

Answer 7

Emollient laxative

Question 8

Safest and most functional

Answer 8

Bulk Forming laxatives

Question 9

Mineral oil + Docusate

Answer 9

↑ systemic absorption of mineral oil

Question 10

A/E: cathartic colon and melanosis coli

Answer 10

Stimulant laxatives

Question 11

Act as surfactants

Answer 11

Emollient laxatives

Question 12

Secretory laxatives

Answer 12

Stimulant laxatives