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Lactulose Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Lactulose

Generic Name: lactulose

Trade Name: Kristalose

Indication: Constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy

Action: draws water into the stool and softens stool, inhibits ammonia passing into the colon

Therapeutic Class: laxative

Pharmacologic Class: osmotic

Nursing Considerations
 use caution with DM
 may cause cramps, abdominal distention, hyperglycemia
 assess mental status, ammonia levels, abdominal distention
 patient should average 2-3 bowel movements per day

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