Sennosides
ATC Code
A06AB06
Sennosides
Definition
Anthraquinone glycosides found in senna plant, usually referring to the sennosides A and B, with laxative activity. Sennosides act on and irritate the lining of the intestine wall, thereby causing increased intestinal muscle contractions leading to vigorous bowel movement.
Also known as Nature's Remedy, Perdiem, SENNOSIDES — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A06AB06 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29448 per NCIT
- SCTID 30125007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387162007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 412302003 per RXNORM
- SCTID 420709001 per RXNORM
- UNII 1B5FPI42EN per RXNORM
- UNII 3FYP5M0IJX per RXNORM
- UNII AK7JF626KX per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |