Pharmacology: Basics for RNs

-potent and fast acting Irritant Laxatives – irritates enteric mucosa causing an increase secretion of water softening bowel content (stool); increased volume also triggers reflex peristalsis Irritants Ricinoleic acid (Castor Oil)-castor oil converted to ricinoleic acid-works in the small intestine Anthraquinones. Diphenolmethanes. Bisacodyl ................
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