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INDICATIONS AND NURSING
NAME OF DRUG PRESENTATION MECHANISM OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS RESPONSIBILITY
Generic Name: Dossage: Therapeutic Action:
Loperamide 2 mg =1 capsule •. Loperamide contain an • is indicated for reducing
Hydrochloride 16mg=8capsule(maximum) antidiarrheal agent which the volume of discharge
slow intestinal movement from ileostomies.
adult and teenager at first • Ensure adequate
Brand Name: diatab and reduced fluid and salt
4mg(2capsule) after each nutritional status.
loose bowel movement loss in the intestine resulting
after the first dose has in improved • is indicated for the control
stool
Classification: been taken and taken consistency. and symptomatic relief or
Antidiarrheals agents younger than 2 years is not acute nonspecific diarrhea • Provide patient support.
recommended . Pharmacokinetics: and of chronic diarrhea
• Effective for a few hours associated with
Refferences: Frequency: 2-4 times a after administration inflammatory bowel disease • Educate the patient.
day.
https://www.mims.com/ Pharmacodynamics: Monitor patient Health
philippines/drug/info/ Route: Oral • Prolongs the transit of time The following are
diatabs/dosage of the intestinal contents, contraindications are :
tolerance to antidiarrheal
https://www.mims.com/ Preparation: •active ulcerative colitis
philippines/drug/info/
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