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Indications

REMS

Unlabeled Use:

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: ARRHYTHMIAS.

F and E: fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.

GI: abdominal fullness, diarrhea, bloating, cramps, ischemic colitis, nausea, vomiting.

Neuro: SEIZURES.

Misc: allergic reactions (rare).

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

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US Brand Names

Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-N, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLytely, Plenvu, Suflave

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: laxatives

Pharmacologic Classification: osmotics

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Ions in the solution are nonabsorbable.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Solution is excreted in fecal contents.

Half-life: Unknown.

Canadian Brand Names

Klean-Prep, PegLyte

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO1 hrunknown4 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

po-lee-ETH-e-leen GLYE-kole/e-LEK-troe-lite audio