nonspecific antidiarrheals Flashcards
1
Q
nonspecific antidiarrheal example
A
Diphenoxylate [Lomotil] and Loperamide
2
Q
diphenoxylate (lomotil) is Formulated with atropine to discourage
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abuse
3
Q
diphenoxylate is the only _______ used for diarrhea
A
only opioid for diarrhea
4
Q
high doses of diphenoxylate can elicit typical morphine - like _______ responses
A
morphine like subjective responses
5
Q
Loperamide has structural analog of
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meperidine
6
Q
Loperamide is used to treat
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diarrhea
7
Q
Loperamide is also used to reduce volume of discharge from
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ileostomies
8
Q
there is ______ to no potential for abuse when taking loperamide
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no to little potential for abuse
9
Q
other nonspecific antidiarrheals include
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Difenoxin
Paregoric
Opium tincture
Bismuth subsalicylate
Bulk-forming agents
Anticholinergic antispasmodics
