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    Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative that works by irritating the intestines to stimulate peristalsis. It is used for the treatment of constipation and has minimal absorption from the GI tract when taken orally as an enteric-coated tablet. Nursing responsibilities include administering the medication as directed, monitoring for signs of abdominal distension or changes in bowel habits, and educating patients on appropriate use and potential side effects with long-term or improper use such as electrolyte imbalance or dependence.

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    Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative that works by irritating the intestines to stimulate peristalsis. It is used for the treatment of constipation and has minimal absorption from the GI tract when taken orally as an enteric-coated tablet. Nursing responsibilities include administering the medication as directed, monitoring for signs of abdominal distension or changes in bowel habits, and educating patients on appropriate use and potential side effects with long-term or improper use such as electrolyte imbalance or dependence.

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    Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative that works by irritating the intestines to stimulate peristalsis. It is used for the treatment of constipation and has minimal absorption from the GI tract when taken orally as an enteric-coated tablet. Nursing responsibilities include administering the medication as directed, monitoring for signs of abdominal distension or changes in bowel habits, and educating patients on appropriate use and potential side effects with long-term or improper use such as electrolyte imbalance or dependence.

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    Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative that works by irritating the intestines to stimulate peristalsis. It is used for the treatment of constipation and has minimal absorption from the GI tract when taken orally as an enteric-coated tablet. Nursing responsibilities include administering the medication as directed, monitoring for signs of abdominal distension or changes in bowel habits, and educating patients on appropriate use and potential side effects with long-term or improper use such as electrolyte imbalance or dependence.

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    DULCOLAX

    Drug Data Classification Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindications Adverse Reactions Nursing Responsibilities
    Generic Name Pharmacologic Stimulates peristalsis by General Contraindications GI: abdominal Before
    Bisacodyl Class: directly irritating the Indications Hypersensitivity, cramps, nausea, -Check for the doctors order
    Stimulant smooth muscle of the -treatment for abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal -Confirm patients identity
    Trade Name laxatives intestine, possibly the constipation obstruction, N/V burning -Prepare the medicine
    Dulcolax colonic intramural plexus; -Assess patient for abdominal distension, presence of bowel
    Therapeutic alters water and electrolyte Patients Actual Precautions F&E: hypokalemia sounds and usual pattern of bowel function.
    Patients Dose Class: secretion producing net Indication Use cautiously in severe (chronic use) -Assess patients and familys knowledge of drug therapy
    1 tab BID laxatives intestinal fluid accumulation -treatment for cardiovascular disease,
    and laxation. constipation and or rectal fissures, MS: muscle During
    Availability Pregnancy Risk . excess or prolonged weakness (chronic -Administer at bedtime for morning results
    Enteric-coated Category: Pharmacokinetics use, products containing use) -P.O: taking on an empty stomach will produce more rapid
    tablets: 5 mg B Absorption: tannic acid, should not results.
    OTC Minimal from the GI tract be used as multiple MISC: protein- -Do not crush or chew enteric coated tablets. Take with full
    Enteric-coated (oral, as enteric-coated enemas, may be used losing enteropathy, glass of water or juice
    and delayed tablets/suppositories). during pregnancy & tetany (chronic use) -Do not administer oral doses within 1 hr of milk or antacid
    release: 5mg lactation. causes gastric irritation
    OTC Metabolism: -Consider rights of drug administration
    Converted to bis(p- Drug interactions
    Routes of hydroxyphenyl)pyridyl-2- Milk: may remove After
    administration methane by intestinal or enteric coating at -Advise patient that laxatives should be used only for short-
    P.O bacterial enzymes. tablets, resulting in term therapy. Prolonged use may lead to electrolyte imbalance
    gastric & dependence.
    Excretion: irritation/dyspepsia -Advise to increase oral fluid intake to 1500-2000 ml/day to
    Faeces; urine (as prevent dehydration
    glucuronide). -Encouraged pt. to use other forms of bowel regulation
    -Advise pt. that bisacodyl should not be used when
    Onset: constipation is accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, N/V
    - Report any signs of unusualities
    oral : 6 to 12 hours
    rectal: 20 to 60 minutes

    Drug Half Life: 8 hours

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