Pharmacology of Laxatives

The attached video gives detailed classification and pharmacology of laxatives and their mode of actions. Watch this video to make your base strong. Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Irritants and Stimulants 1:20 Senna 4:10 Bisacodyl 5:50 Castor Oil 7:10 Contraindications of castor oil 8:40 Bulk Laxatives 11:00 Saline and Osmotic Laxatives 16:50 Stool Softners (Emollient Laxatives / Surfactants) 18:30 Lubricants 20:14 Chloride Channel Activators 22:35 Revision