Drug

Classification

Indication

Mechanism of
action

Adverse reaction/
side effects

Drug interaction

Route/
frequency/
dosage

Nursing
consideration

Bisacodyl
(Dolculax-
Bisco-lax)

Laxatives

Prevention of
constipation cause
by limited fluid
intake, iron
supplements, and
phosphate
binders.

Unknown.
Stimulants
laxatives that
increases
peristalsis,
probably by
direct effect on
smooth muscle
of the intestine,
by irritating the
muscle or
stimulating the
colonic
intramural
plexus.

CNS: Muscle
weakness with
excessive used,
dizziness, faintness
GI: Nausea and
vomiting, abdominal
cramps, burning
sensation in rectum
with suppositories.
Metabolic: alkalosis,
hypokalemia, fluid
and electrolyte
imbalance.

Antacids: may
cause gastric
irritation or
dyspepsia.

10-15mg PO
in evening or
before
breakfast.

Give drugs a
times that
dont interfere
with schedule
activities or
sleep.

Tell patient to
take drugs with
full glass of
water or juice.


Before giving
for
constipation,
determine
whether
patient has
adequate fluid
intake, exercise
and diet.