Names and pronunciation
(lac’ti-tol) Pizensy
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(lac’ti-tol) Pizensy
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Func. class.: Laxative
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Chem. class.: Hyperosmolar product
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ACTION: Influx of water into the small intestine by osmosis, provide a laxative effect
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USES: Chronic idiopathic constipation
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: GI ob struction/perforation, galactosemia Precautions: Pregnancy, children, breastfeeding
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SIDE EFFECTS CV: Hypertension GI: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, disten- tion/flatulence GU: UTI
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INTERACTIONS • All medications (PO): separate by 2 hr
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: PO 20 g with meals daily
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Available forms: Powder for oral solu- tion 10 g (single dose), 280 g, 560 g
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Administer: • Give with meals, if possible • Give other oral medications separated by ≥2 hr • Dilute powder for oral solution before use • Using lactitol multidose bottle: 20-g dose: Fill the measuring cap twice to the top of the white section in cap marked by the arrow; 10-g dose: Fill the measuring cap once to the top of the white section in cap marked by the arrow • Pour the measured dose into an empty 8-oz glass • Add 120 mL to 240 mL (4-8 ounces) of water, juice, or other common bever- age (coffee, tea, soda) and stir to dis- solve • Have the patient drink the entire con- tents of the glass • Using lactitol unit-dose packets: pour the contents of 1 or 2 unit-dose packets, as prescribed, into an empty 8-oz glass; add 120 mL to 240 mL (4-8 ounces) of water, juice, or other common beverage (coffee, tea, soda) and stir to dissolve; have the patient drink the entire contents of the glass
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Assess: • Constipation: Assess for continuing constipation or relief • Identify if pregnancy is suspected, not known if there is harm to fetus
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Evaluate: • Therapeutic response: Relief of con- stipation
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CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Patient and caregiver information: • To separate all other oral medications by ≥2 hr
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PHARMACOKINETICS Peak 3.6 hr, half-life 2.4 hr
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• Adult: PO 20 g with meals daily
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