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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Osmotic Laxatives-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using osmotic laxatives as follows: Osmotic laxatives with sodium can result in episodes of exacerbation of blood pressure, congestive heart failure, fluid retention with edema and weight gain, and exacerbation of shortness of breath. Report any such findings to your doctor immediately. Extra caution must be exercised while administering osmotic laxatives for patients placed on fluid limitations, such as, individuals with congestive heart failure and renal [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Osmotic Laxatives-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using osmotic laxatives as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration, such as, episodes of hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, and reduced urination. Caution must be exercised for rehydration. Osmotic laxatives by increasing the fluid content in the stool can result in an unpleasant bloating sensation, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. If these unpleasant symptoms are too bothersome, change in plan could be made by trying [...]

Contraindications for Using Osmotic Laxatives

Patient was educated on contraindications for using osmotic laxatives as follows: Osmotic laxatives can cause fluid depletion and dehydration. Caution must be exercised for fluid replacement and rehydration. Also, these laxatives are to be taken with a full 8 oz. glass of water. So, extra caution must be exercised while administering these laxatives for patients placed on fluid limitations, such as, individuals with congestive heart failure and renal failure. Osmotic laxatives have high amounts of [...]

Side Effects of Using Osmotic Laxatives

Patient was educated on the side effects of using osmotic laxatives as follows: Abdominal bloating Osmotic laxatives by increasing the fluid content in the stool can result in an unpleasant bloating sensation, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort. Dehydration Since these laxatives draw large amount of water in the stool, patients are at risk for dehydration. Noncompliance with rehydration can lead to episodes of hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, and reduced urination. High magnesium levels Osmotic laxatives with [...]

Osmotic Laxatives How to Take Osmotic Laxatives

Patient was educated on how to take osmotic laxatives as follows: Take the medication with a full 8 oz. glass of water, as these laxatives are at high risk for inducing fluid volume depletion with symptoms of dehydration. Take it at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do [...]