Chapter·PharmacologyDrugs for Gastrointestinal Diseases

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Colonoscopy performed on a 25 year old woman with eating disorder showed dark brown to black pigmentary deposit in the lining of the large intestine. Histopathology of biopsy revealed pigment laden macrophages within the lamina propria. On probing, the woman revealed use of laxatives for 9 months to lose weight. What could be the probable laxative agent that could have caused these findings?

ACastor oil

BBisacodyl

CSenna

DSorbitol

2

Portocaval encephalopathy is treated with

ADiuretics

BLarge amount of amino acids

CEmergency shunt surgery

DLactulose

3

Constipation is a possible side effect of drugs taken by the oral route. Which of the following medications is least likely to cause constipation?

Apromethazine

Bloperamide

Cdocusate

Ddiphenhydramine

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