loading...| Preferred Name |
bisacodyl |
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| Synonyms |
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| Definitions |
A synthetic pyridinylmethylene-diacetate ester derivative stimulant laxative, Bisacodyl acts with a parasympathetic effect directly on mucosal sensory nerves, increasing peristaltic contractions. It is used for occasional constipation, in pre- and postoperative treatment, and in conditions that require facilitation of defecation. Check for "https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/intervention/C28870" active clinical trials using this agent. ("http://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Thesaurus&code=C28870" NCI Thesaurus) |
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| ID |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/PDQ/CDR0000752830 |
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| CAS Registry |
603-50-9 |
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| cui |
C0005632 |
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| DATE FIRST PUBLISHED |
2013-09-19 |
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| Date last modified |
2013-09-19 |
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| definition |
A synthetic pyridinylmethylene-diacetate ester derivative stimulant laxative, Bisacodyl acts with a parasympathetic effect directly on mucosal sensory nerves, increasing peristaltic contractions. It is used for occasional constipation, in pre- and postoperative treatment, and in conditions that require facilitation of defecation. Check for "https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/intervention/C28870" active clinical trials using this agent. ("http://ncit.nci.nih.gov/ncitbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Thesaurus&code=C28870" NCI Thesaurus) |
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| NCI ID |
C28870 |
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| notation |
CDR0000752830 |
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| ORIG STY |
Drug/agent |
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| prefLabel |
bisacodyl |
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| tui |
T109 T121 |