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bisacodyl and Hypokalemia

bisacodyl has been researched along with Hypokalemia in 3 studies

Bisacodyl: A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of CONSTIPATION and for bowel evacuation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p871)

Hypokalemia: Abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood. It may result from potassium loss by renal secretion or by the gastrointestinal route, as by vomiting or diarrhea. It may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnormalities (depression of the T wave and elevation of the U wave), by renal disease, and by gastrointestinal disorders. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ritsema, GH2
Eilers, G1
Gossain, VV1
Werk, EE1

Trials

1 trial available for bisacodyl and Hypokalemia

ArticleYear
Potassium supplements prevent serious hypokalaemia in colon cleansing.
    Clinical radiology, 1994, Volume: 49, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Anthraquinones; Barium Sulfate; Bisacodyl; Cathartics; Drug Interactions; Enema; Humans; Hypok

1994

Other Studies

2 other studies available for bisacodyl and Hypokalemia

ArticleYear
[Colon cleansing: watch the potassium].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 1986, Jan-11, Volume: 130, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Bisacodyl; Cathartics; Cresols; Diuretics; Female; Humans; Hypoka

1986
Premonitory hypercalcemia in leukemia.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1972, Volume: 76, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Bisacodyl; Cathartics; Diet; Female; Humans; Hypokalemia; Mental Disorders

1972