Test 2: antidiarrheal drugs Flashcards
1
Q
antidiarrheals that modify intestinal activity - how do they work?
A
they slow the movement to bowel contents
- they work on INCREASED intestinal motility
2
Q
antidiarrheals that modify intestinal activity include what 2 types of drugs?
A
- opioid analgesics
- anticholinergics
3
Q
why aren’t antidiarrheals that modify intestinal activity not frequently used?
A
a large proportion of diarrhea in small animals involves DECREASED intestinal activity
4
Q
antidiarrheals that act as adsorbents and/or protectants include (3)
A
- activated charcoal
- kaolin and pectin
- bismuth subsalicylate
