Open AccessReview of efficacy and safety of laxatives use in geriatrics
Author(s) -
Manhal Izzy,
Anju Malieckal,
Erin Little,
Sury Anand
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2150-5349
DOI - 10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i2.334
Subject(s) - medicine , lactulose , lubiprostone , constipation , geriatrics , laxative , clinical trial , population , cathartic , intensive care medicine , adverse effect , chronic constipation , environmental health , psychiatry
To study the efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatment of constipation in geriatrics.