Gum Karaya + Senna Pharmacology

Gum Karaya + Senna

About Gum Karaya + Senna
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Mechanism of Action of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Pharmacokinets of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Onset of Action for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Duration of Action for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Half Life of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Side Effects of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Contra-indications of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Special Precautions while taking Gum Karaya + Senna
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Interactions for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Typical Dosage for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Schedule of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Storage Requirements for Gum Karaya + Senna
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Effects of Overdose of Gum Karaya + Senna
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Gum Karaya

About Gum Karaya
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Mechanism of Action of Gum Karaya
Gum karaya is a bulk-forming laxative. It is used to treat constipation. It increases the volume of stool by absorbing water and as a result softening of faeces occurs. Gum karaya swells when in contact with fluid and increase the volume of the gut contents. This causes the muscle in the gut to push the contents of the gut along more quickly.Gum karaya should be taken with plenty of fluid. It is also useful for patients with colostomy, ileostomy, haemorrhoids, anal fissure chronic diarrhoea associated diverticular disease, irritable bowel disease and as an adjunct in ulcerative colitis.
Pharmacokinets of Gum Karaya
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Onset of Action for Gum Karaya
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Duration of Action for Gum Karaya
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Half Life of Gum Karaya
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Side Effects of Gum Karaya
1.Flatulence
2.Abdominal distension
3.Bloating
4.Bowel obstruction
Contra-indications of Gum Karaya
1. Hypersensitivity to Gum karaya
2. Difficulty in swallowing
3. Phenylketonuria
4. Intestinal obstruction
5. Faecal impaction
Special Precautions while taking Gum Karaya
1. Maintain an adequate fluid intake
2.This medicine should not be taken shortly before going to bed
3.Preparations that swell in contact with liquid should always be carefully swallowed with water
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
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Indications for Gum Karaya
1.Laxative
2.Diarrhoea
Interactions for Gum Karaya
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Typical Dosage for Gum Karaya
As directed by the physician
Schedule of Gum Karaya
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Storage Requirements for Gum Karaya
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Gum Karaya
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Gum Karaya
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Senna

About Senna
Anthraquinone derivative, Stimulant Laxative.
Mechanism of Action of Senna
Senna is a stimulant laxative. It mainly contains chemicals anthraquinones glycosides called sennoside A and sennoside B which has purgative property. After oral administration the anthraquinones glycosides are absorbed in intestinal tract after this the aglycone part is separated and excreted in the colon. These excreted anthraquinones irritates and stimulates the colon thereby movements are increased due to local action. The increase in peristalsis also inhibits sodium chloride and water absorption in the colon and produces a softer stool that is usually easier to pass.
Pharmacokinets of Senna
Absorption: It is partly absorbed after oral administration. Metabolism: Anthraquinones undergoes metabolism in the GIT and form glycone and aglycone. Excretion: It is mainly excreted in the faeces. Some amount is excreted through urine and breast milk.
Onset of Action for Senna
6-8hours
Duration of Action for Senna
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Half Life of Senna
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Side Effects of Senna
Taking Senna for longer than a week or two may result in
1.Low potassium levels
2.Laxative dependence
3.Clubbed fingers
4.Joint pain
5.Loss of weight due to decreased appetite
6.Weakened bones or muscles
Occasional use of Senna may result in cramps, diarrhea, or discolored urine.
Contra-indications of Senna
1.Gastrointestinal tract obstruction
2.Hemorrhoids
3.Stomach ulcers
4.Inflammatory bowel disease
Special Precautions while taking Senna
Prolonged use
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
May be used
CHILDREN< 5: contraindicated
Indications for Senna
Purgative in habitual constipation
Interactions for Senna
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Typical Dosage for Senna
0.6 - 2 g at bed time
Schedule of Senna
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Storage Requirements for Senna
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from heat and light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Senna
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Senna
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

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