psyllium
psyl·li·um
C0356100 (sĭl′ē-əm)psyllium
(ˈsɪlɪəm)psyl•li•um
(ˈsɪl i əm)n.
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释义 | psylliumpsyl·li·umC0356100 (sĭl′ē-əm)psyllium(ˈsɪlɪəm)psyl•li•um(ˈsɪl i əm)n.
psylliumpsyllium[sil´e-um]psylliumPharmacologic class: Psyllium colloid Therapeutic class: Bulk-forming laxative Pregnancy risk category B ActionStimulates lining of colon, increasing peristalsis and water absorption of stool and promoting evacuation AvailabilityChewable pieces: 1.7 g/piece, 3.4 g/piece Granules: 2.5 g/tsp, 4.03 g/tsp Powder: 3.3 g/tsp, 3.4 g/tsp, 3.5 g/tsp, 4.94 g/tsp Powder (effervescent): 3.4 g/packet, 3.7 g/packet Wafers: 3.4 g/2 wafers Indications and dosages➣ Chronic constipation; ulcerative colitis; irritable bowel syndrome Adults and children ages 12 and older: 30 g daily in divided doses of 2.5 to 7.5 g/dose P.O. in 8 oz of water or juice Contraindications• Hypersensitivity to drug • Intestinal obstruction • Abdominal pain or other appendicitis symptoms • Fecal impaction PrecautionsUse cautiously in: • phenylketonuria • pregnant patients. Administration• Mix powder with 8 oz of cold liquid (such as orange juice) to mask taste. • Give diluted drug immediately after mixing, before it congeals. Follow with another glass of fluid. ![]() Adverse reactionsGI: nausea; vomiting; diarrhea (with excessive use); abdominal cramps with severe constipation; anorexia; esophageal, gastric, small-intestine, or rectal obstruction (with dry form) Respiratory: asthma (rare) Other: severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis InteractionsNone significant Patient monitoring• Monitor patient's bowel movements. • Check for signs and symptoms of severe (but rare) allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis and asthma. Patient teaching• Tell patient to dissolve in 8 oz of cold beverage and drink immediately, followed by another glass of liquid. • Caution patient not to take without dissolving in liquid. • Instruct patient to take after meals if drug decreases his appetite. • Tell patient drug usually causes bowel movement within 12 to 24 hours but may take as long as 3 days. See Instruct patient to immediately stop taking drug and notify prescriber if signs and symptoms of allergic reaction occur. • Advise diabetic patient to use sugar-free drug form. • Instruct patient with phenylketonuria to avoid forms containing phenylalanine. • As appropriate, review all other significant and life-threatening adverse reactions. psyllium(sĭl′ē-əm)psylliumHerbal medicineAn annual herb, the seeds of which contain alkaloids, glycosides, mucilage, silica and tannins. Psyllium is believed to be antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and expectorant; it is used internally as a bulk laxative and for bronchitis, diarrhoea and cystitis, and topically for cuts, stings, insect bites, haemorrhoids and varicose veins. Toxicity Psyllium powder may evoke an allergic reaction, and unsoaked seeds may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; it should not be used in young children, or in pregnancy (as it stimulates uterine contraction). psylliumPlantago psyllium GI disease A soluble dietary fiber that acts as a bulk laxative and cholesterol-lowering agent–ingestion protects against cholesterol gallstones. See Laxative, Soluble fiber.psyl·li·um(sil'ē-ŭm)psyllium
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