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What is another name for loperamide?
What is another name for loperamide?
What is the therapeutic classification of loperamide?
What is the therapeutic classification of loperamide?
Antidiarrheal
What is the pharmacologic classification of loperamide?
What is the pharmacologic classification of loperamide?
None
What is the route of administration for loperamide?
What is the route of administration for loperamide?
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What action does loperamide perform in the body?
What action does loperamide perform in the body?
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What does it mean to inhibit peristalsis?
What does it mean to inhibit peristalsis?
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What does prolonging transit time mean?
What does prolonging transit time mean?
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What additional information is important about loperamide?
What additional information is important about loperamide?
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What are some side effects of loperamide?
What are some side effects of loperamide?
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What nursing implications should be considered when administering loperamide?
What nursing implications should be considered when administering loperamide?
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What client teaching should be provided regarding loperamide?
What client teaching should be provided regarding loperamide?
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Study Notes
Loperamide Overview
- Brand name: Imodium
- Classified as an antidiarrheal medication
Pharmacological Details
- No specific pharmacologic classification listed
- Administered orally (PO)
Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits peristalsis in the intestines, reducing movement of intestinal contents
- Prolongs transit time, allowing contents to remain in the body longer
Clinical Uses
- Prescribed for acute and chronic diarrhea
- Commonly used in cases associated with inflammatory bowel disease
Side Effects
- Potential side effects include constipation and abdominal discomfort
Nursing Considerations
- Important to assess bowel function and fluid/electrolyte laboratory levels, which may be abnormal
- Monitor skin turgor to assess hydration status
Patient Education
- Instruct patients to monitor their stools for improvement in diarrhea
- Advise reporting any fever or abdominal complaints to healthcare providers
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