laxative

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stimulating evacuation of feces

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Management can be difficult and consists of a regular laxative regimen.
Chronic idiopathic constipation: the function of the colon is to conserve water, split dietary fibre by the action of colonic bacteria and allow the expulsion of residue at a convenient time
All participants had continued on their baseline laxative regimen.
Methylnaltrexone rapidly resolves constipation: in a study of 288 frail hospice patients with opioid-induced constipation, 60% responded within 4 hours
The patients in the trial had not had a bowel movement for at least 48 hours prior to treatment, despite being on a stable laxative regimen for at least 3 days.
Methylnaltrexone relieves opioid-induced constipation
Implement an aggressive stimulant laxative regimen at the start of an opioid regimen;
Pain management lessons from the field
Since most laxatives will work if an adequate dose is given, compliance with the laxative regimen is critical for the successful treatment of constipation and encopresis (Loening-Baucke, 2002).
The efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol 3350 in the treatment of constipation in children
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