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Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. Bisacodyl is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation. Bisacodyl is one of the possible medications used as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy. It is sometimes used as an adjunctive medication for the temporary management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD).[citation needed]
Read the full article on WikipediaConstipation Clinical criteria: Patient must be paraplegic or quadriplegic or have severe neurogenic impairment of bowel function.
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“Bisacodyl works by stimulating enteric neurons to cause peristalsis (i.e., colonic contractions). It is also a contact laxative; it increases fluid and salt secretion. The action of bisacodyl on the small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon.”
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