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methylcellulose (p.
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docusate sodium (p. 466)
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Colace (laxative)
Therapeutic Effect: softening and passage of stool Action: Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass. May also promote electrolyte and water secretion into colon Common SE: mild cramps RN Considerations: asses for abd distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function, color consistency and amount of stool produced |
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disacodyl (p. 466)
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Dulcolax, Correctol (laxative)
Therapeutic Effect: softening and passage of stool Action: Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass. May also promote electrolyte and water secretion into colon Common SE: mild cramps RN Considerations: asses for abd distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function, color consistency and amount of stool produced |
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sulfasalazine (p. 1171)
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Azulfidine (antirheumatics, gastrointestinal anti-inflammatories)
Therapeutic Effect: reduction in symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease Action: locally acting anti-inflammatory action in the colon, where activity is probably a result of inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis Common SE: HA, anorexia, diarrhea, N/V, rashes, fever RN Considerations: assess for allergy to sulfonamides and salicylates, I+O’s ↑ intake to prevent cystalluria and stone formation, Inflammatory bowel dz; assess abd pain and frequency, quantity, and consistency of stools at the beginning and during therapy |
