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HPRS 2300 CTC Constipation Pharmacology Discussion

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Course: Pharmacology for Health Profes HPRS2300.20190114.560796
Title: Discussion 4
Mr. Charles has been prescribed a new medication that is causing him to experience constipation.
He wants to find a medication that will relieve his symptoms. Visit a local pharmacy and answer
the following questions.
a. What pharmacy did you visit?
Mills Pharmacy, Village In Pinson Pinson, AL.
a. How many different medication do you see for treating constipation?
Looking around the pharmacy I could spot sixteen different medication for treating constipation.
a. Select three medication for constipation that have different active ingredients. Provide the
following information for each medication; name, active ingredients, dosage
recommendations, how quickly they work after taken.
Dulcolax is the name of the medication and contains an active ingredient of bisacodyl. The
dosage recommendation varies with different age blankets but generally it ranges from one to
three tablets which mostly should be taken during bedtime. The medicine reacts after 6-12 hours.
The second medication is fleet mineral oil enema. Active ingredient is mineral oil. Dosage
recommendation is as follow Adults and children, 12 years and over: One Bottle, (per 24 hours).
Children between 2 and 11 years: One-half bottle.
Children under 2 years: DO NOT USE. The medicine takes between two to fifteen minute to
work. The third medication is Colace stool softener. The active ingredient it contains 50 mg of
docusate sodium. The medication should be taken at bedtime and usually one to two tablets
which should be taken with water or juice. This medicine brings relief in between one to three
days.
a. List at least three things Mr. charles should consider before he takes any of these
medications.
Mr. Charles should consider his diet which should be rich in fibre and should ensure he stays
hydrated by drinking lot of water. Before taking the medicine he should consider the side effects

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Institution: Central Texas College Course: Pharmacology for Health Profes HPRS2300.20190114.560796 Title: Discussion 4 Mr. Charles has been prescribed a new medication that is causing him to experience constipation. He wants to find a medication that will relieve his symptoms. Visit a local pharmacy and answer the following questions. a. What pharmacy did you visit? Mills Pharmacy, Village In Pinson Pinson, AL. a. How many different medication do you see for treating constipation? Looking around the pharmacy I could spot sixteen different medication for treating constipation. a. Select thre ...
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