The effect of bisacodyl on whole-gut irrigation in preparation for colonoscopy.
The cleansing effect of whole-gut irrigation with a balanced electrolyte solution (BES), with or without pretreatment with bisacodyl, was compared, in order to establish whether bisacodyl reduces the duration and side effects of whole-gut irrigation. Bisacodyl at a dose of 20 mg in 2 days reduced the duration of the whole-gut irrigation procedure. No side-effects related to bisacodyl were demonstrated. We therefore consider bisacodyl to be a useful and inexpensive adjunt for colonic preparation of patients receiving whole-gut irrigation.
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Department of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mulder
C J
CJ
Tytgat
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D001726:Bisacodyl / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003408:Cresols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004573:Electrolytes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011292:Premedication; D012996:Solutions; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D003408:Cresols; D004573:Electrolytes; D012996:Solutions; D001726:Bisacodyl