Pharmacologic Substance
casanthranol
Effect:
Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion Alteration
May Prevent:
Constipation
May Treat:
Constipation
Definitions related to casanthranol:
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A concentrated mixture of anthranol glycosides from cascara sagrada (dried bark of Rhamnus p.) and used as a laxative in constipation and various medical conditions, stimulant laxative Casanthranol encourages bowel movements by acting on the intestinal wall to increase muscle contractions. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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