Antidiarrheals

Question 1

Opioids/ Anticholinergics

Answer 1

Reduce peristalis and increase intestinal transit time

Slow GI motility

Loperamide hydrochloride, diphenoxylate hydrochloride

Question 2

Adsorbents

Answer 2

Coat walls of GI tract, promote absorption

Relief of diarrhea, eradication of H-pylori

Adverse effects- increased bleeding time, constipation, dark stool

Bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismo)