Antidiarrheals Therapeutic Uses and Side Effects Flashcards
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Chronic diarrhea associated with IBD and acute nonspecific diarrhea
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Loperamide
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Malabsorptive diarrhea from ileal malfunction
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Colestipol, cholestyramine
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Symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in patients with HIV/AIDS on retroviral therapy
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Crofelemer
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Used for SEVERE diarrhea due to dumping syndrome, short bowel syndrome, vagotomy and AIDS
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Octreotide
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SE of loperamide
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Abdominal cramps, toxic megacolon if patient has ulcerative colitis
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High doses can cause euphoria
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Diphenoxylate
