Pharmacologic Management of Constipation Fiber Laxatives - Bran powder - Psyllium - Methylcellulose - Calcium polycarbophil - Guargum Stool Surfactants - Docusate sodium - Mineral oil Osmotic Laxatives - Magnesium hydroxide - Lactulose or 70% sorbitol - Polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) Stimulant Laxatives - Bisacodyl - Bisacodyl suppository - Cascara - Senna - Lubiprostone - Linaclotide Enemas - Tap water - Sodium phosphate enema - Mineral oil enema Agents Used for Acute Purgative or to Clean Prior to Medical Procedures - Polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) - Magnesium citrate #Constipation #Pharmacologic #Management #Pharmacology #Medications
