Bulk-forming agents

Agents That Cause Softening of Feces in 1-3 Days Bulk-forming agents ... [Pg.309]

Some laxatives (e.g., bulk-forming agents) contain significant amounts of sodium or sugar and may be unsuitable for salt-restricted or diabetic patients. When low-sodium or sugar-free products are not used, monitor serum concentrations of sodium and glucose as needed with chronic use. [Pg.311]

For patients taking bulk-forming agents, monitor for relief of constipation. Hard stools should become softer within 72 hours. [Pg.320]

Agents that cause softening of feces in 1-3 days Bulk-forming agents/osmotic laxatives Methylcellulose 4-6 g/day... [Pg.266]

The basis for treatment and prevention of constipation should consist of bulk-forming agents in addition to dietary modifications that increase dietary fiber. [Pg.266]

Bulk-forming agents Saline laxatives (low dose) Saline laxatives (high dose)... [Pg.474]

Bulk forming agents psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid sterculia gum... [Pg.607]

Bulk forming agents Ispaghula, methylcellulose, psyllium... [Pg.253]

They are colloidal bulk forming agents which swell by absorbing water. They modify the consistency and frequency of stools. They are used for functional bowel disease associated with diarrhoea. They are safe substances but their effect occurs slowly. [Pg.256]

Kaolin and chalk are adsorbent powders. Their therapeutic efficacy is marginal as is shown by the fact that they are often combined with an opioid. Bulk-forming agents such as ispaghula, methylceUulose and sterculia (see above) are useful for diarrhoea in diverticular disease, and for reducing the fluidity of faeces in patients with ileostomy and colostomy. [Pg.644]

A 45-year-old woman comes into the clinic reporting constipation for the past 2 weeks. She recently started calcium carbonate supplementation per her doctor s advice for the prevention of osteoporosis. She would like to start one of the "natural" laxatives. Which of the following is a bulk-forming agent ... [Pg.104]

Pectin has been used as an adsorbent and bulk-forming agent, and is present in multi-ingredient preparations for the management of diarrhea, constipatiom and obesity it has also been used as an emulsion stabilizer. ... [Pg.507]

Treatment and prevention of constipation should consist of bulkforming agents in addition to dietary modifications that increase dietary fiber. A variety of products are available that provide adequate bulk. Whichever agent is chosen, it should be used daily and continued indefinitely in most patients, particularly those with chronic constipation. Bulk-forming agents available in combination with diphenyl-methane or anthraquinone derivatives should not be used on a routine basis. [Pg.687]

Constipation in most nonhospitalized patients can be resolved by increasing the fiber content of their diet or by supplementing the diet with bulk-forming agents. [Pg.96]

The client is prescribed a bulk-forming agent. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for administering this medication ... [Pg.106]

Bulk-forming agents irritate the bowel to increase peristalsis. [Pg.106]

Bulk-forming agents absorb water, which adds size to the fecal mass. [Pg.106]

Bulk-forming agents absorb water and swell, thns increasing the size of the fecal mass. The larger the fecal mass, the more the defecation reflex is stimulated and the passage of stool is promoted. [Pg.121]

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