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Laxatives

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Total cards: 16•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What combination of laxatives are used to treat opioid induced constipation?

Back (Answer)

Osmotic Stimulant

#2
Front (Question)

Contra-indications for bulk forming laxatives?

Back (Answer)

Colonic atony Dysphagia Faecal impaction infective bowel disease intestinal obstruction

#3
Front (Question)

Side effects of bulk forming laxatives

Back (Answer)

Abdo distension (esp during first few days of treatment) Flatulence GI impaction GI Obstruction Hypersensitivity

#4
Front (Question)

Is there any issue with abruptly withdrawing treatment with any laxative?

Back (Answer)

None stated

#5
Front (Question)

Osmotic Laxatives contra-indications (Lactulose)

Back (Answer)

Galactosaemia Intestinal obstruction

#6
Front (Question)

Osmotic Laxatives Contra-indications (macrogols)

Back (Answer)

Toxic Megacolon Crohns Paralytic ileus Severe Inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract Ulcerative Collitis Intestinal obstruction

#7
Front (Question)

Osmotic Laxatives Contra-Indications (Sodium Salts)

Back (Answer)

Acute severe colitis (adults) Acites Congestive Cardiac failure Gastric retention Gastro Intestinal Perforation

#8
Front (Question)

Osmotic Laxatives Contra-Indications (Magnesium)

Back (Answer)

Acute GI conditions

#9
Front (Question)

Osmotic Laxatives Common side effects?

Back (Answer)

Abdo discomfort Cramps Flatulence nausea (help reduce by giving with water/juice/meals) Vomiting

#10
Front (Question)

Stimulant laxatives Contra-indications

Back (Answer)

Acute inflammatory bowel disease Acute surgical abdominal conditions (in adults) intestinal obstruction severe dehydration undiagnosed abdominal pain

#11
Front (Question)

Stimulant laxatives common side effects

Back (Answer)

Senna - Abdo spasm; discoloration of urine; pruritis Bisacodyl - Abdo cramp; colitis; N&V Prolonged/excessive use can lead to diarrhoea/hypokalaemia etc

#12
Front (Question)

Common side effects of H2 Receptor Antagonists?

Back (Answer)

Diarrhoea Dizziness Headaches

#13
Front (Question)

What short term conditions are PPIs used to treat?

Back (Answer)

Gastric/duodenal ulcers Dyspepsia GORD Erosive Oesophagitis Benign Gastric ulcers

#14
Front (Question)

What long term conditions are PPIs used to treat?

Back (Answer)

Hypersecretory conditions - zollinger ellisons Maintenance therapy for healing peptic ulcers, erosive oesophagitis Combined with amoxicillin and Clarythromycin to treat H.Pylori

#15
Front (Question)

What are the contra-indications for PPI use?

Back (Answer)

None stated

#16
Front (Question)

What are the common side effects of PPIs

Back (Answer)

Abdo pain Constipation Diarrhoea Flatulence GI Disturbances Headace N&V