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Treatment of diarrhea and constipation
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Treatment of diarrhea and constipation 
Treatment of acute non-inflammatory diarrhea - 1. rehydration + BRAT diet 
 
2. medications as needed 
-loperamide (imodium) 
-diphenoxylate + atropine (lomotil) 
-bismuth subsalicylate (pepto-bismol) 
 
What is first line treatment for acute non-inflammatory diarrhea - Loperamide 
 
MOA of loperamide - Mu-opioid receptor agonist. Prevents peristalsis and increase transit time 
 
Call in 48 hours if no benefit 
 
MOA of diphenoxylate/atropine - inhibits ex...
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