Drug Induced Constipation (ResourcePharm)

Question 1

Which two types of antacids may cause constipation?

Answer 1

Aluminium-containing antacids, Calcium-containing antacids.

Question 2

Name two antispasmodic drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 2

Mebeverine, Peppermint oil.

Question 3

Name five antimuscarinic drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 3

Atropine, Dicycloverine, Hyoscine butylbromide, Hyoscine hydrobromide, Procyclidine.

Question 4

Name four antimuscarinic drugs used for urinary conditions that may cause constipation.

Answer 4

Oxybutynin, Darifenacin, Flavoxate, Tolterodine.

Question 5

Name three bile acid sequestrants that may cause constipation.

Answer 5

Colestyramine, Colesevelam, Colestipol.

Question 6

Name one diuretic that may cause constipation.

Answer 6

Furosemide.

Question 7

Name two centrally acting antihypertensive drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 7

Clonidine, Methyldopa.

Question 8

Name three alpha-blockers that may cause constipation.

Answer 8

Prazosin, Tamsulosin, Doxazosin.

Question 9

Name two calcium channel blockers that may cause constipation.

Answer 9

Diltiazem, Verapamil.

Question 10

Name two sedating antihistamines that may cause constipation.

Answer 10

Chlorphenamine, Promethazine.

Question 11

Name four opioid analgesics that may cause constipation.

Answer 11

Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Morphine, Tramadol.

Question 12

Name three tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) that may cause constipation.

Answer 12

Amitriptyline, Dosulepin, Imipramine.

Question 13

Name two monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) that may cause constipation.

Answer 13

Moclobemide, Phenelzine.

Question 14

Name four antipsychotic drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 14

Amisulpride, Chlorpromazine, Quetiapine, Clozapine.

Question 15

Name five antiparkinson drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 15

Entacapone, Pramipexole, Procyclidine, Selegiline, Orphenadrine.

Question 16

Name four antiepileptic drugs that may cause constipation.

Answer 16

Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Phenytoin, Pregabalin.

Question 17

Name one dopamine/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor that may cause constipation.

Answer 17

Bupropion.

Question 18

Name one muscle relaxant that may cause constipation.

Answer 18

Baclofen.

Question 19

Name two iron preparations that may cause constipation.

Answer 19

Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate.

Question 20

Name one nutritional supplement that may cause constipation.

Answer 20

Calcium supplements.

Question 21

Name two bisphosphonates that may cause constipation.

Answer 21

Alendronic acid, Risedronate.

Question 22

Name one gastrointestinal protective agent that may cause constipation.

Answer 22

Sucralfate.

Question 23

Name one antibiotic that may cause constipation.

Answer 23

Fidaxomicin.