Cathartics (2)
* Saline Cathartics: cause water to be retained. Bowel distention caused increased peristalsis and decreased intestinal transit time. Stool is SemiFluid
* Stimulant Cathartics: STRONGEST most ABUSED laxative. irritate GI mucosa, pull water into bowel lumen. feces move thru bowel too fast to allow absorption, stool is watery