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Senna

Drugs modifying intestinal motility

Description

Senna is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Senna is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

Mechanism of action

Causes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen by altering absorptive and secretory activity of mucosal cells.

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Mechanism of action

Causes accumulation of water and electrolytes in the intestinal lumen by altering absorptive and secretory activity of mucosal cells.

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