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Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LoperamideImodi....umNursingConsiderati     Generic Name

loperamide
Trade Name

Imodium
Indication

acute diarrhea, decrease drainage post ileostomy
Action

inhibits peristalsis, reduces the volume of feces while increasing the bulk and viscosity
Therapeutic Class

antidiarrheal
Nursing Considerations

• may lead to constipation – insure proper use • assess bowel function • assess fluid and electrolyte levels

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