Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, 26(5), 458-464 (2011-06-24)
The aim of this study was to determine whether administration of the prodrugs bisacodyl (Bisa) and sodium picosulfate (SPS) leads to excretion of their common active metabolite, bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM), in breast milk. Two groups of 8 healthy lactating women who
Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 25(12), 663-666 (2011-12-17)
Despite the wealth of research investigating bowel cleansing efficacy, there are very little data on the timing or frequency of bowel movements after each agent is ingested. To examine the effect of each component of a three-day combined sodium picosulphate⁄magnesium
Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 25(12), 657-662 (2011-12-17)
The ideal bowel cleansing regimen for colonoscopy has yet to be determined. To compare the cleansing efficacy, and patient tolerability and safety of four bowel preparation regimens. A total of 834 patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy were randomly assigned to one
American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology, 301(5), G887-G895 (2011-08-27)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of aquaporin3 (AQP3) in the colon in the laxative effect of bisacodyl. After oral administration of bisacodyl to rats, AQP3, macrophages, cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2), and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) were examined
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 45(1-2), 73-78 (2011-11-17)
Patients with severe constipation are treated with combinations of several different laxatives. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the concomitant use of different laxatives enhances the laxative effect, using an osmotic laxative, magnesium sulphate (MgSO₄), and a
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