Antidiarrheal Drugs Flashcards

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Antidiarrheal Drug Drug Names

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Bismuth Subsalicylate
Loperamide
Opium Derivatives

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Antidiarrheal Drugs Therapeutic Actions

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• Slow the motility of the GI tract through direct action on the lining of the GI tract

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Antidiarrheal Drugs Indications

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  • Relief of symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea
  • Reduction of volume of discharge from ileostomies
  • Prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
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Antidiarrheal Drugs Contraindications and Cautions

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Contraindications:
• Allergy

Caution:
•	Pregnancy and Lactation
•	History of GI obstruction
•	History of acute abdominal conditions
•	Diarrhea due to poisonings
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Antidiarrheal Drugs DDI

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DDI:
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine
• Alcohol

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Antidiarrheal Drugs Adverse Effects

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  • Constipation
  • Abdominal distension
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Toxic megacolon
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
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Antidiarrheal Drugs:

Assessment

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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

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Antidiarrheal Drugs:

Diagnosis

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Dx:

  • Constipation
  • Acute pain
  • Disturbed sensory perception (kinesthetic, gustatory)
  • Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
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Antidiarrheal Drugs:

Implementation

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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

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Antidiarrheal Drugs:

Evaluation

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Eval:
Response to the drug 
Adverse effects
 Effectiveness of comfort measures
Compliance with regimen
Effectiveness of teaching plan
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