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bisacodyl and Paraplegia

bisacodyl has been researched along with Paraplegia in 2 studies

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

Paraplegia: Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The bisacodyl suppository was the most commonly used laxative agent, while docusate was the most popular oral agent."1.30Constipation-related symptoms and bowel program concerning individuals with spinal cord injury. ( Gurwitz, JH; Harari, D; McGlinchey-Berroth, G; Minaker, KL; Sarkarati, M, 1997)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stiens, SA1
Harari, D1
Sarkarati, M1
Gurwitz, JH1
McGlinchey-Berroth, G1
Minaker, KL1

Trials

1 trial available for bisacodyl and Paraplegia

ArticleYear
Reduction in bowel program duration with polyethylene glycol based bisacodyl suppositories.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1995, Volume: 76, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Bisacodyl; Defecation; Drug Carriers; Humans; Male; Paraplegia; Plant Oils; Polyethylene Glyc

1995

Other Studies

1 other study available for bisacodyl and Paraplegia

ArticleYear
Constipation-related symptoms and bowel program concerning individuals with spinal cord injury.
    Spinal cord, 1997, Volume: 35, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Bisacodyl; Cathartics; Constipation; Enema; Humans; Middle Aged; Paraplegia; Quadripleg

1997