Antidiarrheal Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
bismuth subsalicylate
loperamide
opium derivatives
2
Q
Action
A
decreases motility of GI tract through direct action
3
Q
Indications
A
- relief of symptoms of acute chronic diarrhea
- reduction of volume of discharge from ileostomies
- prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
4
Q
Contraindications
A
allergy
5
Q
Cautions:
A
- pregnancy
- lactation
- history of GI obstruction
- history of acute abdominal conditions
- diarrhea due to poisonings
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- constipation
- abdominal distention
- abdominal discomfort
- nausea
- dry mouth
- toxic megacolon
- fatigue
- weakness
- dizziness
