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Constipation, Diarrhea, & IBS Flashcards

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Rx meds that cause constipation

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opioids
anticholinergics
TCAs
CCBs *Verapamil!!
anti-Parkinson's meds
antipsychotics
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OTC meds that cause constipation

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antacids
Ca & Fe supplements
anti-diarrheals (including bismuth)

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“Red Flags” that indicate further WU

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recent onset of constipation in pts >50yrs
obstructive sx
rectal bleeding
weight loss
FH of colon CA
Fe deficiency anemia
Heme (+) stool
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before starting meds, pts should make sure they are optimizing _____ & _____

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fluid & fiber intake

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Acute/Subacute constipation options

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  • bulk laxatives (OTC)
  • stool softeners (OTC)
  • saline laxatives (OTC)
  • stimulant laxatives (OTC)
  • hyperosmolar laxatives
  • lubricant laxatives
  • suppositories
  • enemas
  • perineal massage
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all bulk laxatives are what type of fiber?

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soluble fiber

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are bulk laxatives helpful with OIC? (opioid-induced constipation)

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nope

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contraindications for bulk laxatives

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obstructive sx, dysphagia, frail/bed-bound pts

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stool softeners MOA

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facilitates emulsification of water & fat content of stool to increase the luminal mass –> increased peristalsis

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are stool softeners effective?

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not really (poo just gets really mushy)

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saline laxatives MOA

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act as a hyperosmolar agent (draws fluid into gut) –> increases peristaltic action

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are saline laxatives tolerated well?

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no

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stimulant laxatives MOA

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alter electrolyte transport & stimulate myenteric plexus to increase peristalsis

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what are the 2 main types of hyperosmolar laxatives?

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lactulose & polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350)

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when do we mainly use lactulose?

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  • hepatic encephalopathy

- constipation (produces osmotic effect in colon)

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when do we use PEG 3350?

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  • bowel preps (colonoscopy)

- chronic constipation (Miralax!)

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what is the biggest ADR associated with lubricant laxatives?

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malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins w prolonged use

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MOA of suppositories?

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induce evacuation by local rectal stimulation

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who should NEVER get a suppository or enema?

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pts with neutropenia or thrombocytopenia (distending the colon filled w bacteria is not a good idea for immunocompromised pts)

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who is CIC most common in?

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women & elderly pts

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main sx of CIC?

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infrequent BMs (<3/wk)
straining during defecation
lumpy/hard stools
sensation of blockage or incomplete evacuation
need for manual maneuvers to aid with defecation

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what types of channels does Lubiprostone act on in the luminal surface of the GI tract?

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chloride channels
(this stimulates intestinal fluid secretion &amp; decreases transit time of feces)
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clinical indications for Lubiprostone

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  • CIC (ALL adults at any age)
  • IBS-C (women >18yrs)
  • OIC (chronic non-CA pain)
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contraindications of Lubiprostone

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pts w known or suspected mechanical obstruction OR mod-severe gatroparesis

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Linaclotide & Plecanatide MOA
activate CFTR ion channel which increases the secretion of Cl & HCO3 into the lumen of intestines to accelerate transit time
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Linaclotide & Plecanatide clinical use
- CIC - IBS-C * only mildly effective though
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Prucalopride MOA
selective agonist of 5HT4 receptors which stimulates secretions & increases intestinal transit time
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Prucalopride clinical use
CIC ONLY!! | modestly effective
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Options to treat CIC?
- Lubiprostone - Linaclotide - Plecanatide - Prucalopride
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constipation recommendations for "regular outpatients"
1 dietary/supplemental fiber PLUS H2O & exercise 2 add stimulants* or PEG if step 1 doesn't work *Bisacodyl has the most data & can be taken long term
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constipation recommendations for "hospitalized / opiate patients"
PEG | *MUST start when opiate is started (especially in the elderly)
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what is the best way to treat OIC?
PREVENT IT!!
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clinical indications of Methylnaltrexone
- OIC in pts w advanced illness who are receiving palliative care - OIC in pts taking opioids for chronic NON-CA pain
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Naloxegol Clinical indications
-OIC in NON-CA pts
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Naloxegol & Naldemedine are substrates of which CYP?
3A4
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Naldemedine clinical indications
-OIC in NON-CA pts
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1st line for constipation in pregnancy?
bulking laxatives (after increases fluids, fiber, & exercise)
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2nd line for constipation in pregnancy?
PEG (still used frequently even though C recommendation) | lactulose is a B recommendation but can cause problems for pts who are lactose intolerant
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Other options for constipation in pregnancy?
-stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl >>Senna) long-term use is not recommended (C recommendation) -stool softeners (docusate; C recommendation) ^be careful, already contained in some prenatal vitamins!
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constipation agents that are contraindicated in pregnancy?
Lubricants - mineral oil (C) - castor oil (X)
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most common type of pediatric constipation
functional or withholding constipation
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functional constipation:
constipation w/o an organic cause
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what is the main cause of functional constipation?
a painful BM that leads the child to voluntary withholding (bad cycle continues)
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what are the 2 categories of pharmacologic tx for functional constipation?
- disimpactions | - maintenance (dietary & medications)
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Disimpaction can be performed ___ or ____
manually or pharmacologically
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how do you begin disimpactions for pediatrics?
start with oral PEG, NOT enemas or digital disimpaction | --being PEG with a big loading dose (1-1.5g/kg/day) x3 days then decrease to maintenance levels
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maintenance dose of PEG for peds?
0.4-1 g/kg/day | titrate as needed for 1-2 soft stools/day
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how long should PEG maintenance continue?
at least 6 months (need to break the cycle of holding stools out of fear of pain)
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most acute diarrhea is infectious or non-infectious?
infectious
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what are the two types of infectious diarrhea?
inflammatory and non-inflammatory
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what is the OTC version of bismuth subsalicylate
Pepto Bismol
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MOA of bismuth subsalicylate
anti-secretory, anti-inflammatory, & antimicrobial action (against GI bacterial & viral pathogens)
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clinical indications of bismuth subsalicylate
- sx tx of mild, nonspecific diarrhea | - prevention & control of traveler's diarrhea (MUST be non-inflammatory!)
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how old should kids be before they can have bismuth subsalicylate?
at least 12yrs...worry about Reye's syndrome (ASA derivative!)
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ADRs of bismuth subsalicylate:
- darkening of tongue & stool - constipation >> impaction (dose-dependent) - effects of ASA
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Loperamides MOA
acts on intestinal muscles via opioid receptors to decrease peristalsis & increase transit time of fevels. (additionally it increases viscosity an decreases fecal volume and flui/electrolytes) *it is a poorly absorbed opioid!!
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loperamide clinical indications:
acute nonspecific NON-INFLAMMATORY diarrhea | also uncommonly used for IBS-D
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what happens when OTC loperamide is abused?
serious arrhythmias & death | can cross BBB at very high doses so patient can get high on opioid-like effects
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contraindications to loperamide?
acute IBD or inflammatory infectious diarrhea
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2nd line tx for diarrhea (not OTC)
diphenoxylate & atropine
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diphenoxylate is an "opioid". what is its MOA?
inhibits excessive GI motility & propulsion
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what discourages abuse of diphenoxylate c/t loperamide?
subtherapeutic amounts of atropine (unpleasant ADRs if too much is taken)
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diarrhea management in pregnancy:
generally try to avoid medications d/t safety concerns
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is IBS m/c in males or females?
females (2-2.5x more common)
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IBS definition:
chronic, intermittent abd pain accompanied by altered bowel habits (dx of exclusion!)
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what are the 4 types of IBS?
IBS w constipation (IBS-C) IBS w diarrhea (IBS-D) IBD w mixed sx (IBS-M) IBS unclassified (IBS-U)
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physiologic considerations of IBS:
- change in the gut microbiome - stress response - sensory & motor fnx of gut - host genetic factors
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since the exact cause of IBS is unknown, the goal of tx is...
symptom control!
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bc most IBS tx are only "modestly effective" we should use...
a combined treatment approach
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IBS management strategies:
1 stress reduction (v important!) 2 exercise (also v important) 3 diet education/modification (Low FODMAPs?) 4 dietary/supplementary fiber 5 laxatives? (IBS-C; PEG, stool softeners, colonic stimulants) 6 antidiarrheals? (IBS-D) 7 antispasmotics? (help tx abd pain)
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recommended (SOLUBLE) fiber intake for adults:
20-40 g/day
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when is the best time to take antispasmotic drugs?
PRN for acute attacks of pain or before meals if pts have postprandial sx
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Other IBS meds for refractory pts (just know at an awareness level, GI will be managing this!):
- Lubiprostone - Linaclotide & plecanatide - Tegaserod - Tenapanor - Eluxadoline - Alonsetron - Rifaximin - Antidepressants (TCAs >>>SSRIs) - probiotics - peppermint oil - CBT
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which drug alters the gut microbiota & reduce mucosal inflammation?
Rifaximin | -VERY costly w just a small benefit
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peppermint oil MOA?
antispasmotic properties d/t Ca channel blockade

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