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2. Macrogol - Wikipedia

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   Macrogol is an osmotically acting laxative; that is, an inert substance that passes through the gut without being absorbed into the body. It relieves constipation because it causes water to be retained in the bowel instead of being absorbed into the body.

3. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Laxatives, purgatives, or aperients are substances that loosen stools [1] and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation . Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have.

4. Bisacodyl - Wikipedia

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   Bisacodyl is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.

5. Are laxatives the 'budget Ozempic'? Doctors warn about ... - AOL

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   Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...

6. Rectal administration - Wikipedia

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   The reasons for rectal administration are largely the same as with medicinal drugs: Bypassing the first-pass effect, fast onset, and a relatively high bioavailability with some drugs. [ 7 ] Rectal administration is sometimes thought of as a safer alternative to intravenous injection of psychoactive substances, [ 8 ] which carries a significant ...

7. Fast-acting, inhaled insulin Afrezza approved by F.D.A. - AOL

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   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a fast-acting diabetes drug called Afrezza for use by adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The drug is inhaled into the lungs using a small ...