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DRUG STUDY
DRUG NAME ROUTE/DOSAGE/ INDICATION MECHANISM OF CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING
FREQUENCY ACTION RESPONSIBILITY/
PATIENT TEACHING
Generic Name: Oral, rectal Bisacodyl is indicated for the Bisacodyl is a stimulant Bisacodyl is Bisacodyl can cause Assess for bowel
treatment of constipation and laxative that works by contraindicated in common side effects sounds and signs of
Bisacodyl bowel preparation for increasing intestinal patients with such as cramping, obstruction, encourage
medical procedures, such as motility and promoting the intestinal abdominal discomfort, adequate fluid intake,
colonoscopies. It works by secretion of water and obstruction, diarrhea, nausea, and monitor electrolyte
Brand Name: stimulating the muscles in the electrolytes into the colon, inflammatory dehydration. Rare but levels, instruct the
Dulcolax, Correctol, colon and rectum, leading to resulting in the softening bowel disease, more severe side patient to avoid long-
and Bisac-Evac increased bowel movement of the stool and increased appendicitis, effects can include term use, and educate
and relief of constipation. bowel movement. The abdominal pain of rectal bleeding, the patient on proper
exact mechanism of action unknown origin, fainting or dizziness, dosage and
Pharmacologic Class: of bisacodyl is not fully severe dehydration, rapid heartbeat, and administration.
stimulant laxative understood, but it is and allergic reactions. If
thought to stimulate the hypersensitivity to you experience any Patient teaching: Take
nerve endings in the wall bisacodyl or any severe side effects, bisacodyl as directed,
Therapeutic Class: of the colon and rectum, component of the seek medical attention drink plenty of fluids,
Laxatives leading to the contraction formulation. It immediately. and avoid using the
of intestinal muscles and should also be used medication for an
increased movement of with caution in extended period of
stool through the bowels. elderly or time. Contact a
debilitated patients, healthcare provider if
as well as in experiencing severe
patients with abdominal pain, rectal
electrolyte bleeding, or signs of
imbalances, such as dehydration.
hypokalemia or
hypocalcemia.
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING : Drug Study 2019
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING : Drug Study 2019