Page values for "Bisacodyl"
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1 row is stored for this page| Field | Field type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| generic | String | Bisacodyl |
| brand | String | Dulcolax, Correctol, Bisac-Evac |
| structure | File | |
| classes | List of String, delimiter: , | [[:Category:Stimulant_laxatives|Stimulant laxative]] • [[:Category:Diphenylmethane_laxatives|Diphenylmethane laxative]] |
| mechanism | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00001067-QINU`"' Chronic use is associated with cathartic colon (colonic dilation, loss of haustration), hypokalemia, and laxative dependence; reserved for short-term use or bowel prep with breaks between courses'"`UNIQ--ref-00001068-QINU`"'. |
| uses | String | '"`UNIQ--vote-00001069-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000106A-QINU`"' |
| starting_dose | String | 5-15 mg PO once at bedtime; 10 mg PR for faster effect; bowel prep regimens use higher single doses |
| preparations | String | 5 mg enteric-coated tablets; 10 mg rectal suppositories; OTC and Rx |
| fda_max | String | 30 mg/d for short-term use |
| pill_id | Text | |
| routes | List of String, delimiter: , | Oral • rectal |
| onset | String | PO 6-12 hours; PR 15-60 minutes |
| duration | String | Hours |
| halflife | String | Variable; effect dependent on local intestinal action rather than systemic kinetics'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106B-QINU`"' |
| bioavailability | String | Low systemic absorption (enteric coating delivers drug to colon)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106C-QINU`"' |
| pregnancy | String | Generally considered acceptable for short-term use.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]]</sup> |
| legal | String | OTC in US |