POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (GoLYTELY) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

GoLYTELY

What are the Indications for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GoLYTELY is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults. GoLYTELY is a combination of PEG 3350, an osmotic laxative, and electrolytes indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults ( 1 )

 

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