Bisacodyl: Difference between revisions
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==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
*Type: [[laxative]] | *Type: [[laxative]] | ||
*Dosage Forms: | *Dosage Forms: tablet, enema, suppository | ||
*Routes of Administration: | *Dosage Strengths: tablet: 5mg; enema: 10mg/30mL; suppository: 10mg | ||
*Common Trade Names: | *Routes of Administration: PO, PR | ||
*Common Trade Names: Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane | |||
==Adult Dosing== | ==Adult Dosing== | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 11 October 2017
Administration
- Type: laxative
- Dosage Forms: tablet, enema, suppository
- Dosage Strengths: tablet: 5mg; enema: 10mg/30mL; suppository: 10mg
- Routes of Administration: PO, PR
- Common Trade Names: Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane
Adult Dosing
- 5-30mg PO daily
- 10mg suppository daily
Pediatric Dosing
- 6-11 yrs: 5mg or rectally daily
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: A
- Lactation risk: infant risk cannot be ruled out
Renal Dosing
- Adult:
- Pediatric:
Hepatic Dosing
- Adult:
- Pediatric:
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Gastroenteritis
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- Colonic atony
Common
- Abdominal discomfort/colic, diarrhea, proctitis (with suppository use)
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
Mechanism of Action
- Stimulates peristalsis via parasympathetic reflexes