Colonic Obstruction Medication

  • Author: Marc D Basson, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS; Chief Editor: Julian Katz, MD   more...
 
Updated: Jun 27, 2011
 
 

Medication Summary

Oral laxatives are contraindicated if large bowel obstruction is suspected. If any evidence suggests simple constipation, patients should be managed with transrectal enemas. Tap water, isotonic sodium chloride solution, and a variety of other fluids may be used. In patients with renal insufficiency, the physician should be sensitive to the electrolyte content of the fluid.

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Marc D Basson, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS  Professor, Chair, Department of Surgery, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in Research, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Marc D Basson, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American College of Surgeons, American Gastroenterological Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Xi

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Specialty Editor Board

Juan B Ochoa, MD  Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; Medical and Scientific Director, HCN, Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD  Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference

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BS Anand, MD  Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine

BS Anand, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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Alex J Mechaber, MD, FACP  Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Alex J Mechaber, MD, FACP is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, and Society of General Internal Medicine

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Chief Editor

Julian Katz, MD  Clinical Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine

Julian Katz, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Physicians, American Gastroenterological Association, American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, American Trauma Society, Association of American Medical Colleges, and Physicians for Social Responsibility

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