Laxatives.
Laxatives make feces pass more easily through the intestines. They are
most commonly used to treat constipation, the difficult, infrequent
passing of stools that are hard and dry.
However laxatives may be prescribed for other
medical reasons. For example, they may be given to clear the intestine
before a colonoscopy, in which an instrument for viewing the colon is
passed through the anus. Laxatives may also be prescribed to counteract
the constipating effect of narcotic drugs such as morphine or codeine.
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Types of Laxatives:
There are different types of laxatives depending
on how they work. Bulk-forming agents, osmotic laxatives, fecal
softeners and saline laxatives all make stools softer and easier to
pass. Stimulant laxatives make the intestinal muscles move feces more
rapidly. Most laxatives are taken orally, but some osmotic and stimulant
laxatives may be administered as enemas or suppositories under certain
circumstances.
Bulk-forming Agents - these preparations cause the feces to retain water
to keep them soft and also add bulk to the feces, which stimulates
intestinal muscle action. They are available as either granules or
powders that are taken orally. It may take several days for these agents
to have their full effect.
Bulk-forming agents are most often used to treat
chronic constipation. For example, they may be prescribed in the
treatment of irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulosis. You may also be
given these laxatives to make passing stools easier after childbirth or
following abdominal surgery.
Bulk-forming laxatives are the safest type for
long-term use because their action is similar to the natural action of
fiber in food. You should be sure to drink plenty of water when taking
these laxatives because the bulky stools may otherwise eventually block
the intestine. Side effects of bulk-forming laxatives may include excess
intestinal gas and abdominal pain and bloating.
Osmotic Laxatives – These drugs work by preventing the body from
removing water from feces. As a result, the feces stay soft but they do
not increase in bulk as happens with bulk-forming laxatives. Osmotic
laxatives are available only by prescription. The most commonly
prescribed osmotic laxative is lactulose, which is a synthetic form of
sugar that the body does not absorb. Lactulose can cause side effects
such as intestinal gas, and abdominal cramps, which may gradually lessen
with continued use. In elderly people, long-term use of lactulose can
eventually cause dehydration and lead to a chemical imbalance in the
blood.
Fecal Softeners – These laxatives act by softening feces. They also
lubricate the fecal matter, enabling it to pass more easily through the
intestine. Docusate can be taken orally as liquid or capsules, or used
as an enema. Liquid paraffin (mineral oil) is a commonly used fecal
softener that is taken orally. It is available over-the-counter, but you
should not use this laxative regularly because it can cause anal
irritation. Liquid paraffin can also prevent your body from absorbing
certain vitamins, which may lead to nutritional deficiencies with long
term usage.
Saline Laxatives – These drugs, which include magnesium citrate, other
types of magnesium salts and phosphates, may be used for rapid bowel
evacuation. Saline laxatives may be given as a liquid in single doses to
clear the intestines before such procedures as colonoscopy, radiological
investigation, or surgery on the lower digestive tract. They work by
drawing water into the gut from the body and therefore may cause
dehydration. You should be sure to drink plenty of water when taking
these laxatives. Side effects include intestinal gas and abdominal
bloating.
Stimulant Laxatives – These laxatives stimulate the intestinal muscles
to contract more strongly resulting in more frequent bowel movements.
Stimulant laxatives are sometimes used to clear the intestines quickly
if other drugs have failed to work. You should not take them regularly
because your body may come to depend on them to stimulate bowel
movements. Side effects of these laxatives include abdominal cramps and
diarrhea. Phenolphthalein may cause skin rashes and color the urine
pink.
