Lactulose
Lactulose Brand names, Lactulose Analogs
Lactulose Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Lactulose Chemical_Formula
C12H22O11
Lactulose RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/lactulose.htm
Lactulose fda sheet
Lactulose msds (material safety sheet)
Lactulose Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Lactulose Molecular Weight
342.296 g/mol
Lactulose Melting Point
173 - 178 oC
Lactulose H2O Solubility
764 mg/mL
Lactulose State
Solid
Lactulose LogP
-5.19
Lactulose Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder; Solution; Syrup
Lactulose Indication
For the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.
Lactulose Pharmacology
Therapeutically, lactulose has laxative and ammonia-detoxifying actions. In treating constipation lactulose metabolites draw water into the bowel, causing a cathartic effect through osmotic action.
Lactulose Absorption
Poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract as no human enzyme that is capable of hydrolysis of this disaccharide is present in human gastrointestinal tissue.
Lactulose side effects and Toxicity
LD50=18.2 g/kg (oral, rat). Side effects include diarrhea and resultant dehydration.
Lactulose Patient Information
http://www.drugs.com/MTM/labetalol.html
Lactulose Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
