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Antidiarrheal drugs
Question | Answer |
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Antidiarrheal drugs are used for | block stimulation of the GI tract, and are used for symptomatic relief from diarrhea |
bismuth subsalicylate | Pepto-Bismol |
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) | oat the linning of the GI tract & soothe any irritations that stimulats local reflexs to causes excessive GI activity and diarrhea. It is helpful w/travelers diarrhea, preventing cramping and distention ass w/dietary excess & some viral infections |
loperamide | Imodium |
loperamide (Imodium) | direct effect on the muscle layers of the GI tract. slosw peristalsis and alows increased time for absorption of fluid and electrolytes. OTC |
opium derivatives | paregoric |
opium derivatives (paragoric) | C-3 controlled substances. stimulate spasm within the GI tract, stopping peristalsis and diarrhea and the discomfort associated withit. |
Lomotil | helps w/diarrhea |
Antidiarrheal contraindications: | allergy, GI obstructions, acute abdominal conditions, or diarrhea due to poisionings |
Drugs to help w/IBS | Nulev, Ledsin, & Ventyl |