Diarrhea Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Loperamide
- Dose
A
Opiate Agonist
- 4 mg, then 2mg each bowel movement (16 mg/day max)
2
Q
Diphenoxylate + Atropine
- Dose
A
Opioid Agonist
2.5-5 mg tid-qid (max 20mg/day)
Avoid in pregnancy
3
Q
Attapulgite
A
Adsorbent Agent
- 1200-1500 mg after each bowel movement (9mg/day maxx)
4
Q
Psyllium
A
Hydrophillic Bulk Forming
- 1 tsp bid
5
Q
Bismuth
A
Anti-secretory
- 524 mg q0.5-1hr (Max 4.2g/day)
Avoid in pregnancy
6
Q
Zinc
A
20 mg daily for 10-14 days
10 mg if less than 6 months old
7
Q
Cholestyramine
A
Lipid Lowering Agent
- 4 gm daily or bid
8
Q
Octreotide
A
Somatostatin
9
Q
Lanreotide
A
Somatostatin
10
Q
Clonidine
A
Alpha-2 Agonist
