diarrhoea Flashcards
1
Q
what is the drug treatment for acute diarrhoea?
A
-settles without medical treatment
-can use oral rehydration therapy (ORT) to prevent or correct dehydration
2
Q
how do you treat severe dehydration or cant drink?
A
-hospital for IV fluids
3
Q
what should be used for rapid control / travellers diarrhoea?
A
loperamide
-avoid in bloody or suspected inflammatory diarrhoea
4
Q
what is first line for faecal incontinence ?
A
loperamide
5
Q
who and how can people use loperamide?
A
-OTC 12years+
-prescription 4years+
take 1-2 doses (2-4mg) at first, then one with every loose stool max 8 doses (16mg) per day
6
Q
what are some MHRA warmings for loperamide?
A
-serious cardiac reaction (QT prolongation) with high doses
7
Q
how do you treat a loperamide overdose?
A
naloxone
