Antidiarrheals Flashcards
1
Q
What are adsorbents used for?
A
Diarrhea
2
Q
What is the action of adsorbents?
A
Coats the wall of the GI tract
3
Q
What are anticholinergics used for?
A
Diarrhea
4
Q
What is the action of anticholinergics?
A
Slow the movement of fecal matter through the GI tract
5
Q
What are Intestinal Flora Modifiers used for?
A
Diarrhea
6
Q
What is the action of Intestinal Flora Modifiers?
A
Suppress the growth of bacteria
7
Q
What are opiates used for?
A
Diarrhea
8
Q
What is the action of opiates?
A
Decrease bowel motility
