antidiarrheal Flashcards by sadie cook

Q

treats diarrhea
slows peristalsis by acting on smooth muscles in intestine
PO
AE: tachycardia, dizziness, headache, flushing, nausea, vomiting, dry skin/mucous membranes, urinary retention, hypotension, resp depression
controlled substance that requires prescription

A

atropine sulfate/diphenoxylate (Lomotil)

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atropine sulfate/diphenoxylate is a(n)

A

opioid-related antidiarrheal

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treats traveler’s diarrhea & cramping
AE: black tongue, black stool, reye’s syndrome
CI children w/ viral or flu-like illness

A

bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)

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