PPT-LAXATIVES & SALINE CATHARTICS

Cathartics may be defined as those drugs which bring about defecation They are beneficial in constipation and for expulsion of intestinal parasites and also given for   cleaning bowels Purgatives are also cathartics which act similarly but are generally mild in their nature of action While laxatives are the mild type of purgatives having the same effort but varies in mechanism of action. Kirsten Kaplan. Agriculture in Israel. In 2010, 42% of Israel’s exports ($2.13 billion) were agricultural. 60% of fresh vegetable exports come from . Arava. region (in Negev desert). In 2011 1,189 million cubic meters (mcm) of water was used in agricultural production. NURSE LED OUTREACH TEAM. Assessment and Management of Constipation. Agenda. Definition. Types/Classification. Causes. Anatomy and Physiology. Bowel Assessment. Treatment. Summary/Conclusion. What is Constipation?. Treatment of irritable bowel . syndrome (IBS) and constipation. Definition. IBS is an idiopathic chronic relapsing disorder characterized by:. Abdominal discomfort (pain), bloating or distension. Alteration in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation or both). are made from cellulose, sodium carboxyl methyl cellulose and karaya gum. act either as lubricants facilitating the passage of compacted fecal material or an anionic surface active agent. Saline cat November 2013. Saline Area At A Glance. City Founded: . 1832. Land Area – City. : 4.26 sq. miles, . School District: . 90.25 sq. miles. Population – City: . 9,000, . School District: . 28,500. Treatment . Problems. of. Gastro-intestinal. . system. Antacids and . simeticone. AlHO MgHO. simeticone. Antisecretory. drugs . H. 2. -receptor antagonists. Selective . antimuscarinics. Chelates and complexes. Emily Rogers Delmas MD. Disclosures - None . What is hypertonic saline?. Origins. Physiologic Response . Advantages. Disadvantages. Evidence. Outline. Saline Origins. 1831 – Blue Cholera Epidemic in Europe. Their . Management in . Dryland. Corn Production. . .  . Gregg Carlson, David Clay, Doug Malo, Sharon Clay, and Cheryl Reese. .. SDSU. Saline and . sodic. soil problems. Saline and . sodic. soil problems are serious problems in South Dakota. . Diarrhea . & Constipation. Prepared by :. Assistant lecturer . Lubab. Tarik . Nafea. MSc in Clinical Pharmacy . Constipation; Overview. Definition / . is the passage of hard stools less frequently than the patient’s own normal pattern and this can be explained to the patient. Lab 3. Introduction. A laxative is a medicine that loosen the bowel contents and encourages evacuation.. Laxatives taken regularly tend to deprive the colon of its natural muscle tone .. Simple constipation is usually relieved by increasing the intake of dietary fiber.. in diarrhea. Increased motility of the GI tract.. Decreased absorption of fluid. . Antidiarrheal . drugs include:. Antimotility. agents.. Adsorbents.. Drugs that modify fluid and electrolyte transport.. tions in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Service on 9 382 6539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area) or 1800 647 848 (Non - Metropolitan Area) Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays) CONSTIPATION IN Ms.Swagatika Dash Asst. Professor SPLS DEFINITION • Cathartics are drugs used to relieve constipation or bring out defecation. The term laxative is used for mild cathartic whereas purgatives is . characterized by the passage of. . hard, dry stools less frequently than by the person’s normal pattern.. Details of bowel habit :.