Generic Name : BISACODYL (ORAL AND RECTAL) ABSTRACT – Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat...
Bisacodyl
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
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- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
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- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
-
-
- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
-
- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
-
-
- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
-
- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
-
-
- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
-
- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
-
-
- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
-
- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
Bisacodyl is a laxative drug that is used to treat constipation. It is also used to empty the bowels before an investigative procedure, surgery or colonoscopy. It works by stimulating the bowels by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestines for faster fluid secretions and laxation. This drug is categorized as a ‘stimulant/laxative’.
DOSAGE –
-
-
- Bisacodyl is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet, which is to be consumed whole, will produce effect within 6 hours.
- The rectal suppository will take effect in 20 minutes.
- General Adult Dosage:
Oral tablet – 5-10mg per day
-
- Rectal suppository – 10mg per day
SIDE EFFECTS –
Diagnosis is usually recommended to –
- Nausea
- Irritation or discomfort in the abdominal region
- Cramps
- Diarrhea
- Burning or irritation in the rectal mucosa region
- Dizziness
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Lack of bowel movement
- Rectal bleeding
- Extreme vomiting
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Abarelix
- Abiraterone
- Acetazolamide
- Alfuzosin
- Apomorphine
- Apalutamide
- Azithromycin
- Bedaquiline
- Citalopram
- Dasatinib
- Efavirenz
- Iloperidone
- Ketocanazole
- Nilotinib
- Ofloxacin
Bisacodyl has no major interactions with drugs, but has moderate interactions with 308 different drugs.
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