Lower GI Tract Flashcards
1
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Diarrhoea
A
Oral hydration - diaoralite /electorade. Contains glucose and water
Lopevamine/lomotil/co-phenotrope/immodium/kaolin
opioid related - decreases peristalsis in small and large intestine. Kaolin acts as an absorbant.
2
Q
Laxitives for constipation
A
bulk forming - increase faecal mass, stimulate peristalsis. Fybogel, methycellulose,sterculia. Take a few days to work.
3
Q
Stimulant Laxitives
A
increase peristalsis - sennocot - bisacodyl sodium picosulfate.
4
Q
Osmotic laxitives
A
Lactulose, novicol, microgols - large sugars, magnesium and sodium salts. Poorly soluble and not absorbed. Make stools softer.
can’t take if lactose intollerant.
