Diarrhoea Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is acute diarrohea
A
Less than 14 days, symptoms start to resolve within 2 to 4 days
2
Q
What are red flags of diarrhoea
A
Unexplained weight loss
Rectal bleeding
Persistent diarrhoea
Foreign travel
3
Q
What is treatment for diarrhoea
A
Oral rehydration therapy
Loperamide (except in inflammatory diarrhoea)
4
Q
What is racecadotril
A
Licensed as an adjunct to rehydration for symptom treatment of uncomplicated acute diarrhoea over 3 months of age
5
Q
What 2 drugs can be abused
A
Kaolin and Morphine
6
Q
When is ciprofloxacin used
A
Prophylaxis against travellers diarrohea
