A 70-year-old man with chronic constipation fails to respond to increased fibre and osmotic laxatives. According to NICE CKS, which agent is recommend...

Question

A 70-year-old man with chronic constipation fails to respond to increased fibre and osmotic laxatives. According to NICE CKS, which agent is recommended next if there is no response to these measures?

Accepted Answer

Senna (stimulant laxative)

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Bisacodyl suppositories

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Lactulose

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Methylnaltrexone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 70-year-old man with chronic constipation fails to respond to increased fibre and osmotic laxatives. According to NICE CKS, which agent is recommended next if there is no response to these measures?