Ispaghula
Overview
Ispaghula consists of dried ripe seeds of Plantago Ovata, Ispaghula is a purgative. Ispaghula adsorbs water and increases the faecal bulk and promotes bowel movement.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Thioguanine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 3.5 g | 3.5 (3.5) | As recommended. | PO | For 2-3 days. Should be taken immediately after mixing in at least 150 ml of water or fruit juice. |
| 7 g | 7 (7) | As recommended. | PO | for hypercholes terolaemia |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 300 mg/kg | 300 (300) | 12 hourly | Oral | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Thioguanine
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