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Is the effect of diphenolic laxatives mediated via release of prostaglandin E? 1978

E Beubler, and H Juan

The diphenolic laxatives, bisacodyl and phenolphthalein, and the osmotic laxative mannitol increase intestinal fluid volume in the rat colon in situ. The diphenolic laxatives stimulate the biosynthesis of prostaglandin E (PGE) whereas mannitol does not. Inhibition of PG-biosynthesis by pretreatment with indomethacin only reduces the effect of the diphenolic laxatives. It is suggested that diphenolic laxatives increase intestinal fluid volume via stimulation of PGE biosynthesis in the colon.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007213	Indomethacin	A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.	Amuno,Indocid,Indocin,Indomet 140,Indometacin,Indomethacin Hydrochloride,Metindol,Osmosin
D008353	Mannitol	A diuretic and renal diagnostic aid related to sorbitol. It has little significant energy value as it is largely eliminated from the body before any metabolism can take place. It can be used to treat oliguria associated with kidney failure or other manifestations of inadequate renal function and has been used for determination of glomerular filtration rate. Mannitol is also commonly used as a research tool in cell biological studies, usually to control osmolarity.	(L)-Mannitol,Osmitrol,Osmofundin
D010477	Perfusion	Treatment process involving the injection of fluid into an organ or tissue.	Perfusions
D010635	Phenolphthaleins	A family of 3,3-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)phthalides. They are used as CATHARTICS, indicators, and COLORING AGENTS.
D011458	Prostaglandins E	(11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-en-1-oic acid (PGE(1)); (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid (PGE(2)); and (5Z,11 alpha,13E,15S,17Z)-11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5,13,17-trien-1-oic acid (PGE(3)). Three of the six naturally occurring prostaglandins. They are considered primary in that no one is derived from another in living organisms. Originally isolated from sheep seminal fluid and vesicles, they are found in many organs and tissues and play a major role in mediating various physiological activities.	PGE
D001726	Bisacodyl	A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of CONSTIPATION and for bowel evacuation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p871)	Agaroletten,Apo-Bisacodyl,Bekunis Bisacodyl,Bicol,Bisac-Evac,Bisacodyl Tannex,Bisacodyl Uniserts,Bisalax,Bisco-Lax,Bisco-Zitron,Dulco-Lax,Dulco-lax perles,Dulcolax,Durolax,Fleet Bisacodyl,Florisan N,Laxagetten,Laxanin,Laxans-ratiopharm,Laxbene,Laxysat Bürger,Lünolax,Rytmil,Ulcolax,ratio-Bisacodyl,Apo Bisacodyl,Bisac Evac,Bisacodyl, Bekunis,Bisacodyl, Fleet,Bisco Lax,Bisco Zitron,Dulco Lax,Dulco lax perles,Dulcolax perles,Laxans ratiopharm,Tannex, Bisacodyl,Uniserts, Bisacodyl,ratio Bisacodyl
D002400	Cathartics	Agents that are used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.	Bowel Evacuant,Bowel Preparation Solution,Cathartic,Purgative,Purgatives,Bowel Evacuants,Bowel Preparation Solutions,Evacuant, Bowel,Evacuants, Bowel,Preparation Solution, Bowel,Preparation Solutions, Bowel,Solution, Bowel Preparation,Solutions, Bowel Preparation
D003106	Colon	The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.	Appendix Epiploica,Taenia Coli,Omental Appendices,Omental Appendix,Appendices, Omental,Appendix, Omental
D003408	Cresols	Any of three isomeric crystalline aromatic methylphenols, also known as hydroxytoluenes.
D005260	Female		Females