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Diarrhoea and constipation.

K Ewe

    Bailliere'S Clinical Gastroenterology
    |April 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Drug side effects like constipation and diarrhea are common, usually mild, and linked to gut motility or fluid changes. Severe reactions, such as antibiotic-associated colitis, can occur but are rare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Drug-induced gastrointestinal issues, including constipation and diarrhea, are common side effects impacting gut motility and fluid secretion.
    • These effects typically occur when drugs reach the enteric nervous system or enterocytes at sufficient concentrations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the mechanisms and clinical significance of drug-induced gastrointestinal side effects.
    • To highlight the spectrum of severity, from mild disturbances to life-threatening complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of drug-induced gastrointestinal adverse events.
    • Analysis of mechanisms involving gut motility and fluid transport.
    • Categorization of side effects by drug class and severity.

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    Main Results:

    • Most drug-induced constipation and diarrhea are mild and do not require treatment cessation.
    • Antibiotic-associated colitis is a severe, potentially life-threatening complication of antibiotic use.
    • Rare severe cases include toxic reactions to gold, cytostatics, sulfonamides, and ischemic colitis from oral contraceptives, vasopressin, or digitalis.

    Conclusions:

    • While most drug-induced gastrointestinal side effects are manageable, awareness of severe complications like antibiotic-associated colitis is crucial.
    • Understanding drug-receptor interactions in the gut is key to predicting and managing these adverse events.