RESUMEN

The prescription of lubricating laxatives (paraffin oil) is widespread in geriatrics because of the frequency of constipation. These molecules can cause serious adverse effects such as lipoid pneumonia, especially in subjects with swallowing disorders.

Asunto(s)

Laxativos , Neumonía , Estreñimiento/inducido químicamente , Estreñimiento/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Laxativos/efectos adversos , Lípidos/uso terapéutico , Aceite Mineral/efectos adversos , Neumonía/inducido químicamente