Mectizan
Mectizan Brand names, Mectizan Analogs
Mectizan Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Mectizan Chemical_Formula
C12H22O11
Mectizan RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/lactulose.htm
Mectizan fda sheet
Mectizan msds (material safety sheet)
Mectizan Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Mectizan Molecular Weight
342.296 g/mol
Mectizan Melting Point
173 - 178 oC
Mectizan H2O Solubility
764 mg/mL
Mectizan State
Solid
Mectizan LogP
-5.19
Mectizan Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder; Solution; Syrup
Mectizan Indication
For the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.
Mectizan 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.
Mectizan 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.
Mectizan side effects and Toxicity
LD50=18.2 g/kg (oral, rat). Side effects include diarrhea and resultant dehydration.
Mectizan Patient Information
http://www.drugs.com/MTM/labetalol.html
Mectizan Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
