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Lactulose Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Lactulose Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Lactulose is an osmotic laxative but it is rarely used for this purpose. I discuss lactulose pharmacology in this episode.
Elevated ammonia levels are an issue in hepatic encephalopathy. Lactulose can help manage this issue.
Lactulose is dosed to 2-3 soft stools per day when used to reduce ammonia levels.
Lactulose can increase the effect of warfarin and raise INR; I discuss this further on this episode.
Elevated ammonia levels are an issue in hepatic encephalopathy. Lactulose can help manage this issue.
Lactulose is dosed to 2-3 soft stools per day when used to reduce ammonia levels.
Lactulose can increase the effect of warfarin and raise INR; I discuss this further on this episode.
Released:
Sep 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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