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Flashcards in Pharmacology (GI) Deck (4)
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Antidiarrheals

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Control loose stools and relieve diarrhea by absorbing excess water in the bowel or slowing peristalsis in the intestinal tract

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Antimedics

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Control nausea and vomiting by blocking nerve impulses to the vomiting center of the brain

3
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Laxatives

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Relieve constipation and facilitate passage of feces through the lower GI tract

4
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Antacids

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Neutralize acids in the stomach

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