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Q: Is loperamide an anticholinergic medication
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Is Ativan an anticholinergic medication?

Ativan is not technically an anticholinergic. However, it can have anticholinergic effects.


Is Allegra an anticholinergic medication?

Yes


Is Immodium an anticholinergic?

NO, IT IS NOT. THERE are different types of ANTICHOLINERGICS, some of which are for diseases of the bowels. IMMODIUM (loperamide) is prescribed for diarrhea and is classified as an ANTIDIARRHEAL.


Can loperamide hci minimize stomach pain?

Loperamide hci is an over the counter medication that is used to treat diarrhea. There is potential that loperamide can reduce stomach cramps that are associated with diarrhea.


Why would you use anticholinergic medication before surgery?

because they enhance muscle relaxation and decrease secreations


Is ativan an anticholinergic?

Ativan is not technically an anticholinergic. However, it can have anticholinergic effects.


Why does imodium anti-diarrheal medication work?

The key ingredient in Imodium is Loperamide. Loperamide works by decreasing peristalsis (movement of bowels) and thus allowing more time before one has to use the restroom and also allows the body to reduce the amount of water in the feced.


Is levociterizine an anticholinergic?

Levociterizine is not anticholinergic.


The patient has recently been started on an anticholinergic medication which symptom reported by the patient requires immediate interventionon the part of the LPN?

Persistent Vomiting


Can you take anti-diarrhel loperamide?

can you take anti-diarrheal loperamide


Is loperamide an antibiotic?

Loperamide is not an antibiotic. It is an antimotility drug used in the treatment of diarrhoeas.


What is loperamide for?

diarrhea