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Pedia-Lax Enema
sodium phosphate rectal
Dosing
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Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
- pts <2 yo
- dehydration
- CHF
- GI obstruction
- GI perforation
- toxic megacolon
- inflammatory bowel dz
- imperforate anus
- hyperparathyroidism
- caution: pts >55 yo
- caution: renal impairment
- caution: electrolyte abnormalities
- caution: hypovolemia
- caution: cardiomyopathy
- caution: MI, recent
- caution: cardiac surgery
- caution: arrhythmia
- caution: QT prolongation
- caution: seizure hx
- caution: seizure risk
- caution: GI motility, impaired
- caution: ascites
- caution: colostomy
- caution: constipation, severe chronic
- caution: colitis, acute
- caution: gastric bypass surgery
- caution: gastric stapling surgery
Drug Interactions .
Overview
sodium phosphate rectal
osmotic laxative
- colonic mucosal ulceration
- fluid/electrolyte loss
- hyperphosphatemia
Avoid/Use Alternative
- erdafitinib
- irinotecan
- polyethylene glycol
- polyethylene glycol/electrolytes
- sodium phosphate (bowel prep)
- sodium phosphate rectal
- sulfate bowel prep
Monitor/Modify Tx
- bumetanide
- ethacrynic acid
- furosemide
- metolazone
- torsemide
- trofinetide
Caution Advised
- bisacodyl
- bisacodyl rectal
- castor oil
- magnesium citrate
- sennosides
- sodium picosulfate
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- electrolyte imbalance, severe
- hypernatremia
- hyperphosphatemia
- hypokalemia
- hypocalcemia
- hypovolemia
- dehydration
- metabolic acidosis
- arrhythmia
- renal failure
- tetany
Common Reactions
- fecal urgency
- fecal incontinence
- abdominal distension
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- anal discomfort
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
N/A; only indicated in peds pts
Lactation
Clinical Summary
N/A; only indicated in peds pts
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: none; CYP450: none; Info: minimal to no systemic absorption
Excretion: urine; Half-life: unknown
Subclass: Constipation: Osmotic Laxatives
Mechanism of Action: hyperosmotic effect of sodium draws excess water into the colon, promoting evacuation
Alternatives .
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