Candles 'Bisacodyl': how and when to apply?

Candles "Bisacodyl" are a laxative drug, which is often used for constipation. The mechanism of its action is to increase the secretion of mucus in the distal part of the intestine, to accelerate and strengthen its peristaltic movements.

Candles "Bisacodyl" directly stimulate the end of the nerves located in the mucosa of the large intestine. This drug acts as a contact, only a small part of it (no more than 5%) is absorbed from the intestinal lumen, followed by conjugation in the liver, by incorporation into the entero-hepatic circulation, and partially secreted by the kidneys.

Bisacodyl suppositories are used for acute constipation, hypotension or insufficient peristalsis of the large intestine (for example, in elderly patients), intestinal atony after a change in diet, long-term bed rest, and, if necessary, evacuation before medical research (endoscopic or X-ray) , With childbirth and severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Apply this drug in the rectum (rectally) one suppository at night.

Candles "Bisacodyl", like other laxatives, can cause side effects. Perhaps the appearance of colicky pain in the intestinal tract, with high doses develops a strong diarrhea. If this drug is used for a long time in high doses, diarrhea with excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes can develop, which will cause the development of convulsions, muscle weakness, arterial hypotension.

The use of bisacodyl has a number of contraindications: strangulated hernia, peritonitis, acute proctitis, lack of potassium, diverticulitis or appendicitis, cystitis, acute hemorrhoids, intestinal obstruction, bleeding from the uterus or from the gastrointestinal tract, spastic constipation, hypersensitivity to this drug.

"Bisacodyl" candles during pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding mothers should be prescribed very carefully, since it is possible the negative effect of the drug on the development of the unborn child. In addition, with caution it must be prescribed to patients with pathological processes localized in the kidney and liver.

This drug often interacts with other drugs, which necessitates correction of dosages. It is possible to increase the "leakage" of potassium from the body with the simultaneous administration of bisacodyl with drugs that reduce the potassium content. Its effect decreases with simultaneous administration with opiates, psychotropic substances, cholestyramine. When it is used, there may be an increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides, which is due to the loss of potassium by the body. Resorption of other drugs can be significantly reduced when it is used.
Overdose causes the appearance of colicky pains, signs of dehydration, especially in children or in the elderly. In severe cases, if necessary, wash the stomach, conduct adequate rehydration.

When using the drug, it is necessary to keep potassium in the blood serum. Particular attention should be paid to the electrolyte balance of children and elderly patients.

Keep candles in a dry place, protected from the sun, at a temperature of 15-30 ° C. Shelf life of this drug is one year. Sold without a prescription.

"Bisacodyl" candles: reviews of patients and doctors

Despite the fact that both patients and doctors note the high effectiveness of the drug, and also report a good tolerability of the drug, the appointment should be made by the doctor in charge.

Before using the drug, a specialist's consultation is necessary, as uncontrolled treatment can lead to the development of serious complications, including cardiac arrest due to hypokalemia.

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