Bisacodyl is a laxative drug used to treat constipation. It works by altering fluid and electrolyte transport in the colon to cause fluid accumulation and stimulate bowel movements. It comes in tablet and suppository forms and is generally taken 1-2 tablets at night or 1 suppository in the morning to relieve constipation. Special precautions should be taken for children and pregnant women, and the drug is contraindicated for conditions like intestinal obstruction or severe dehydration.
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Bisacodyl is a laxative drug used to treat constipation. It works by altering fluid and electrolyte transport in the colon to cause fluid accumulation and stimulate bowel movements. It comes in tablet and suppository forms and is generally taken 1-2 tablets at night or 1 suppository in the morning to relieve constipation. Special precautions should be taken for children and pregnant women, and the drug is contraindicated for conditions like intestinal obstruction or severe dehydration.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug used to treat constipation. It works by altering fluid and electrolyte transport in the colon to cause fluid accumulation and stimulate bowel movements. It comes in tablet and suppository forms and is generally taken 1-2 tablets at night or 1 suppository in the morning to relieve constipation. Special precautions should be taken for children and pregnant women, and the drug is contraindicated for conditions like intestinal obstruction or severe dehydration.
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Bisacodyl is a laxative drug used to treat constipation. It works by altering fluid and electrolyte transport in the colon to cause fluid accumulation and stimulate bowel movements. It comes in tablet and suppository forms and is generally taken 1-2 tablets at night or 1 suppository in the morning to relieve constipation. Special precautions should be taken for children and pregnant women, and the drug is contraindicated for conditions like intestinal obstruction or severe dehydration.
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Brand name: Bisacodyl
Generic name: Dulcolax
Indication: constipation Drug classification: laxative Mechanism of action: alters fluid and electrolyte transport, producing fluid accumulation in the colon Dosage: constipation 1-2 tablets at night or 1 supp/ infant supp in the morning. For complete bowel clearance 2 tabs at night followed by 1 supp in the morning Special precaution: children, pregnancy Pregnancy risk category: NA Adverse reactions: rarely, abdominal discomfort and diearrhea Contraindications: ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute surgical abdominal consitions, severe dehydration Form: sugar coated tab 5mg x 100s. adult supp 10mg x 50s infant supp 5mg x 50s Nursing responsibilities: Assess patient for abdominal distension, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function. Assess color, consistency and amount of stool produced.
