Psyllium/senna Disease Interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with psyllium/senna.
- Intestinal obstruction
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intestinal obstruction disorders
- Acute surgical abdomen
- Rectal bleeding
- Renal dysfunction
Bulk producing laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) intestinal obstruction
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Gastrointestinal Obstruction
The use of bulk producing laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction. Bulk producing laxatives can exacerbate these conditions.
Laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) inflammatory bowel disease
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) intestinal obstruction disorders
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Gastrointestinal Obstruction, Gastrointestinal Obstruction
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
Stimulant laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) acute surgical abdomen
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Appendicitis
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen or appendicitis. These patients may be candidates for emergency surgery. Stimulant laxatives should also not be administered to patients with abdominal pain, particularly if the cause has not been determined.
Stimulant laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) rectal bleeding
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures. These preparations may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis.
Bulk producing laxatives (applies to psyllium/senna) renal dysfunction
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility.
Bulk producing laxatives require the consumption of at least 8 ounces of fluid per each dose. Patients with fluid restriction conditions such as renal dysfunction may benefit more from emollient or stimulant laxatives.
Psyllium/senna drug interactions
There are 242 drug interactions with psyllium/senna.
Psyllium/senna alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with psyllium/senna.
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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