Saccharomyces boulardii
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saccharomyces boulardii
(sak-a-roe-mye-seez boo-lar-dee) ,Brewer's yeast
(trade name),probiotics
(trade name)Classification
Therapeutic: antidiarrhealsAction
Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast used to colonize the gastrointestinal tract.
Therapeutic effects
Reduced number of bowel movements.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Unknown
Distribution: Unknown
Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown
Half-life: Unknown
Time/action profile
ONSET | PEAK | DURATION | |
---|---|---|---|
PO | unknown | 3 days | unknown |
Contraindications/Precautions
Contraindicated in: Hypersensitivity to yeast.
Use Cautiously in: Pregnancy and lactation;Immunocompromised patients (↑ risk of fungemia)
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Gastrointestinal
- bloating
- constipation
- flatulence
Miscellaneous
- fungemia
- ↑ thirst
Interactions
Antifungals may decrease effectiveness of Saccharomyces boulardii None.Oral (Adults) 250–500 mg two to four times a day
Availability
Capsules: 250 mg
Nursing implications
Nursing assessment
- Assess patient for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function.
- Assess color, consistency, and amount of stool produced.
- Lab Test Considerations: Monitor CBC periodically during therapy.
Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Diarrhea (Indications)Implementation
- Oral: Administer as directed.
Patient/Family Teaching
- Instruct patient to take as directed.
- Advise female patient to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
- Resolution of diarrhea and decrease in number of loose stools.
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Saccharomyces boulardii
a yeast species widely prescribed for treatment of diarrhea. Molecular typing shows it to be nearly identical, genetically, to S. cerevisiae; however it is metabolically and physiologically different.
See also: Saccharomyces.
See also: Saccharomyces.
Synonym(s): Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Saccharomyces boulardii
A species of yeast that is used as a probiotic to prevent and treat infectious and inflammatory diseases of the intestines.
See also: Saccharomyces
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