Drug Name: | Senna |
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Drug Class: | Laxative |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Stimulates peristalsis by irritating the intestinal mucosa
- Increases water and electrolyte secretion into the colon
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Use: | - Relief of constipation
- Preparation for diagnostic procedures
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Side Effects: | - Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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Contraindications: | - Intestinal obstruction
- Acute inflammatory bowel disease
- Abdominal pain of unknown origin
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Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
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