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Constipation for third years
Dr. Hindum Lanyero
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The document outlines drugs that can cause constipation, categorizing them for clarity. It then delves into different classes of laxatives, including bulking agents, stimulant laxatives, fecal softeners, osmotic laxatives, and herbal laxatives, explaining their mechanisms and providing examples. Furthermore, it defines prokinetics as drugs that promote upper GI motility and lists disorders they treat, such as achalasia, GERD, and gastroparesis. Various prokinetic agents are categorized by their mechanism of action, with specific examples like erythromycin and metoclopramide discussed for their roles in enhancing gastric emptying and motility.
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