Laxatives: A Practical Guide
Author:   Francesco Capasso ,  Timothy S. Gaginella
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
ISBN:  

9783540750376


Pages:   85
Publication Date:   01 April 1997
Format:   Paperback
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Laxatives: A Practical Guide


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A compendium of practical information on laxatives, this text covers all aspects of their clinical uses, and is supported by a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology related to constipation. Mechanisms of action of all major classes of laxatives are reviewed in detail. The text is illustrated with examples of the botanical sources of laxatives diagrams. Physicians, pharmacists, nurses and students should find this volume useful.

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Author:   Francesco Capasso ,  Timothy S. Gaginella
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9783540750376


ISBN 10:   3540750371
Pages:   85
Publication Date:   01 April 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Constipation: the Rationale for Laxative Use.- 3 Role of Ion Transport in Laxative Action.- 4 Intestinal Motility and Laxative Action.- 5 Laxatives of Botanical Origin.- 6 Natural Laxatives of Mineral Origin.- 7 Synthetic Laxatives.- 8 Laxative Abuse.- 9 Methods Used to Study Laxative Drugs.- 10 Conclusions.- 11 References.

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