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Loperemide Flashcards

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  • Anti-motility drug
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Mechanism

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  • Opioid mu receptor agonist -> Decreases peristalsis
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Indications

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  • Adjunct to rehydration in acute diarrheoa in adults and children over 4 years; Chronic diarrhoea (in adults only)
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Side effects

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Common: Abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea

Important: Paralytic ileus

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Contraindications

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  • IBD, Pregnancy, Children < 3
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Monitoring

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  • Discontinue if abd. distension
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