X-prep

preparation given to clean out colon prior to barium enema; no other information available 5/19/81; additional information 6/30/82: Senna extract containing sennoside A&B

Networked: 3 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Polyps 02/01/1985 - "Eighteen consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy for polyps or mass lesions, properly age- and sex-matched, were randomized to receive Golytely lavage (3-4 L) or a standard preparation (48-h clear liquid diet, 240 ml of magnesium citrate and "X-Prep" senna derivative). "
2.	Obesity 11/01/1999 - "Before surgical resection of the colon and/or rectum, we propose: 1) mechanical preparation of the intestine using X prep Sarget (1 pack, 120 mg, diluted in water or two packs in case of obesity) and an antiseptic (iodine polyvidone) (two 2-liter enemas at 5%, one the day before surgery and one 2 hours prior to surgery) associated with; 2) bitherapy (1 g dose of ceftriaxone plus 1 g ornidazole or metronidazole diluted in 125 mg saline solution, for 15 minutes) administered parenterally at least half an hour before the skin incision."
3.	Colic (Abdominal Cramps) 11/01/1989 - "X-Prep (group 3) caused significantly more abdominal cramps than 4 liters of Golytely (group 1) or 2 liters of Golytely with Cascara-Salax (group 2) (p less than 0.001). "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Golytely (Colyte)
2.	Ornidazole
3.	Metronidazole (Metric)
4.	Iodine
5.	Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxon)
6.	Local Anti-Infective Agents (Antiseptics)
7.	Saline Solution
8.	magnesium citrate

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Enema (Enemas)