| A | B |
|---|
| Facillitates the passage of bowel contents by increasing peristalsis or irritating the mucosa. | Laxative |
| Stimulates the production of bowel movement. Tends to be harsher than other agents. | Cathartic |
| Used to empty the colon for procedures such as colonoscopy. | Evacuant |
| Draws additional fluid into stool. | Stool softener |
| Slows peristalsis thereby reducing the number of stools. | Antidiarrheal |
| Given to induce vomiting following ingestion of a poison or medication overdose. | Emetic |
| Given to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. | Antiemetic |
| Given to neutralize gastric acid | Antacid (neutralize acid) |
| Agents which block or prevent the production of gastric acid | Antacid (histamine antagonists/blockers) |
