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How should I prevent faecal loading/impaction when prescribing a constipating drug?

April 26, 2017constipating drug faecal impaction loading prescribing

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How should I prevent faecal loading/impaction when prescribing a constipating drug?

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• When introducing a constipating drug advise the person of the risks of constipation, and consider also prescribing a laxative. • People taking opioid analgesics should take a stimulant laxative and a softening laxative.