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Spastic and atonic  What are the two main types of constipation? Bulk laxative and stimulating laxative  Name the two classes of laxatives Bulk laxative  Provides a source of fibre that bulks up the stool, encourages peristalsis and allows for easer evacuation of the bowels Stimula...

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HMM204 Week 4 Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Spastic and atonic

 What are the two main types of constipation?



Bulk laxative and stimulating laxative

 Name the two classes of laxatives



Bulk laxative

 Provides a source of fibre that bulks up the stool, encourages peristalsis

and allows for easer evacuation of the bowels



Stimulating laxative

 Stimulates the bowel to empty. Over rides normal function.



Stimulating laxative

 Good for atonic constipation



Bulk laxatives

 Good for spastic constipation



Stimulating laxatives

 Contain anthraquinones




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Frangula purshiana

 I am a stimulating laxative a mild cholagogue and a bitter digestive

stimulant. I am used for atonic constipation, dyspepsia and headaches

associated with constipation. I am useful when a patient has h aemorrhoids.

The part of me used medicinally is the bark. I contain anthraquinone

glycosides.



Frangula purshiana

 I am a stimulating laxative, a cholagogue, bitter digestive and an

antiparasitic.



Frangula purshiana and Cassia Angustifolia

 Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation



Frangula purshiana

 Cascara



Frangula purshiana

 Dose 20-55ml of 1:2 FE per week



Cassia angustifolia

 Senna



Cassia angustifolia

 Part used - pods

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