Laxative Do’s and Don’ts
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water VIDEO
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the mechanisms of action, advantages, disadvantages, and special considerations for common laxatives. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list laxative classes used to treat constipation, 2) identify common adverse effects of these agents, and 3) describe situations laxatives can best assist with.
