ANTIMOTILITY
Mechanisms of Actions – It activates presynaptic opiod
receptors in the enteric nervous system.
It inhibits Acytylcholine release and decreases Peristalsis.
These drugs have opiod like Actions on the gut.
Donot use in small children ( OR ) pateints with severe colitis
because of Toxic megacolon.
DIPHENOXYLATE
LOPERAMIDE
ABSORBENTS
Mechanisms of Actions – It acts by absorbing toxins ( OR )
microorganism ( OR ) act by coating ( OR ) protecting
intestinal mucosa.
It is less effective than antimotility drugs.
It interferes with other drug absorptions.
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
METHYL CELLULOSE