Loperamide Flashcards
1
Q
What type of medication is loperamide?
A
antimotility drug
2
Q
Loperamide - adverse effects
A
very safe and well tolerated drug
if any adverse effects are experienced, may be GI effects:
- constipation
- flatulence
- abdominal cramping
3
Q
Loperamide - who should we give this medication to with caution
A
- acute ulcerative colitis
- C.difficule colitis
- acute bloody diarrhoea
4
Q
Loperamide - interactions
A
NONE
