Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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GoLYTELY |
| Manufacturer |
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Braintree Laboratories, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Isosmotic bowel cleanser. |
| Generic Name |
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Polyethylene glycol 3350 236g, sodium chloride 5.86g, potassium chloride 2.97g, sodium bicarbonate 6.74g, sodium sulfate 22.74g; per 4 liters of soln; pwd for reconstitution; original or pineapple flavor. |
| Indications |
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Bowel cleansing before GI examination. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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No solid food for at least 2 hrs, then 240mL orally every 10 minutes or 20–30mL/minute by NG tube until rectal effluent is clear or 4 liters consumed. May interrupt if severe GI disturbances occur. Only clear liquids until exam. |
| Contraindications |
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GI obstruction or perforation. Gastric retention. Toxic colitis. Toxic megacolon or ileus. |
| Precautions |
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Severe ulcerative colitis. Impaired gag reflex. Semi- or unconsciousness. Risk of aspiration or regurgitation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Interactions |
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Drugs administered within 1 hr of start of Golytely may not be absorbed. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating, cramps, vomiting, anal irritation. |
| How Supplied |
Disposable jug (4L)—1
Packets (to make 4L)—1 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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