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In pharmacology class the students are learning about the mechanism of action of different laxatives. What would the students learn about the mechanism of action of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid?

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It’s a bulk laxative so by drawing water into the intestines it softens the stool while the “bulk” of the substance not breaking down stimulates the intestines to move, aka, peristalsis
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Increasing mass and water content of stool, promoting evacuation is the  mechanism of action of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid.

What is a Laxative?

They are substances which are used to treat constipation by increasing bowel movement.

laxatives such as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid increase water content of the stool and loosens it.

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