Anti-diarrhoeals - drugs that halt diarrhoea

Question 1

MOA

Answer 1

SI hypomotility is a more common cause

Question 2

Opioids (mainly used I think)

Answer 2

use opioids that do not cross the BBB
increases segmental tone, decreases propulsive contractions
i.e loperamide, diphenoxylate - used in dogs. Potent and tiny dose form makes treatment of toy breeds impossible

Question 3

Bismuth salicylate

Answer 3

has no effect - don’t use

Question 4

Kaolin (clay)

Answer 4

proven not to work well