Antidiarrheal Drugs Flashcards
Antidiarrheal Drug Drug Names
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Loperamide
Opium Derivatives
Antidiarrheal Drugs Therapeutic Actions
• Slow the motility of the GI tract through direct action on the lining of the GI tract
Antidiarrheal Drugs Indications
- Relief of symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea
- Reduction of volume of discharge from ileostomies
- Prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
Antidiarrheal Drugs Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindications:
• Allergy
Caution: • Pregnancy and Lactation • History of GI obstruction • History of acute abdominal conditions • Diarrhea due to poisonings
Antidiarrheal Drugs DDI
DDI:
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine
• Alcohol
Antidiarrheal Drugs Adverse Effects
- Constipation
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Toxic megacolon
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dizziness
Antidiarrheal Drugs:
Assessment
Assess:
Hx: Allergy, lactation and pregnancy, acute abdominal conditions, hepatic impairment
Physical: vital signs, abdominal assessment, GI activity, elimination patterns, neurological status (baseline)
Labs: monitor results
Antidiarrheal Drugs:
Diagnosis
Dx:
- Constipation
- Acute pain
- Disturbed sensory perception (kinesthetic, gustatory)
- Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
Antidiarrheal Drugs:
Implementation
Implementation:
• Administer the drug after each unformed stool
• Keep track of the exact amount given
• Monitor the response carefully; note the frequency and characteristics of the stool
• Provide appropriate safety and comfort measures
• Provide thorough patient teaching
Antidiarrheal Drugs:
Evaluation
Eval: Response to the drug Adverse effects Effectiveness of comfort measures Compliance with regimen Effectiveness of teaching plan