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what drugs induce diarrhea?
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broad spectrum antibiotics,
laxatives, misoprostol (NSAID), olsalazine (tx ulcerative colitis), antineoplasticagents, colchicine (tx gout) |
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what is the BRAT diet?
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bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast
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what is fontanelle?
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it is a more serious indication of dehydration found on babies, it is the depression of soft spots on their heads
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what is loperamide and what is it used for?
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its brand name is Imodium and it is used for acute diarrhea and some cases of chronic diarrhea that is not associated with bloody stools
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what are the side effects of loperamide?
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side effects are rare, excessive use may cause constipation, may potentiate other CNS depressants
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what are the adsorbents used for diarrhea which are currently not available in the U.S.?
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attapulgite (traces of lead), kaolin, and pectin (fruit skins)- non specific action to adsorb fluid, bacteria, enzymes, toxins, nutrients
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what are the SEs of adsorbents?
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attapulgite, kaolin, and pectin may cause constipation and bloating
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what are the drug interactions of adsorbents?
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attapulgite, kaolin, and pectin will adsorb everything present in gut including drugs, will decrease adsorption of Rx drugs
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what type of laxative may be helpful in controlling diarrhea, because they they absorb liquid which may be useful in controlling watery diarrhea?
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bulk laxatives
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what is bismuth subsalicylate?
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it is Kao-pectate/Pepto-bismol
it is an antacid, antidiarrheal agent, may be antesecretory also it is a salicylate dark or black stools and sometimes tongue due to bismuth content, same drug interactions as ASA NOT reccomended for children under 2 |
