Saturday, 7 October 2017

Anti-diarrhoeals
Mechanism:
One of two primary mechanisms predominate. Either, slows GI motility or two, decreases the fluid content in the stool.
Indications: Diarrhoea
Examples: Loperamide, Octreotide
Side effects: Constipation, Abdominal pain, Nausea, cramping, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances

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