diphenoxylate and atropine Index
Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of acute diarrhea. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal...learn more »
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Diarrhea Article
- Diarrhea facts
- What is diarrhea?
- How is diarrhea defined?
- Why does diarrhea develop?
- What symptoms are associated with diarrhea?
- What are common causes of acute diarrhea?
- Viral gastroenteritis
- Food poisoning
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Bacterial enterocolitis
- Parasites
- Drugs
- What are common causes of chronic diarrhea?
- What are the complications of diarrhea?
- When should the doctor be called for diarrhea?
- What tests are useful in the evaluation of diarrhea?
- How can dehydration be prevented and treated?
- What is the treatment for diarrhea?
- When should antibiotics be used for diarrhea?
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Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis and Collagenous Colitis) Article
- What is colitis?
- What diseases are not colitis?
- What is microscopic colitis?
- What causes microscopic colitis?
- What are the symptoms of microscopic colitis?
- How common is microscopic colitis and who is at risk?
- When should I seek medical care for microscopic colitis?
- How is microscopic colitis diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for microscopic colitis?
- What is the prognosis of microscopic colitis?
- Can microscopic colitis be prevented?
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Travelers' Diarrhea
Travelers' diarrhea is generally contracted by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Food is the primary...learn more »
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Travelers' Diarrhea Article
- Travelers' diarrhea facts
- What is travelers' diarrhea?
- How common is travelers' diarrhea?
- What causes travelers' diarrhea?
- What are the symptoms of travelers' diarrhea?
- How is travelers' diarrhea diagnosed?
- How is travelers' diarrhea treated?
- What is the prognosis for travelers' diarrhea?
- How can travelers' diarrhea be prevented?
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Travel Medicine
Travelers should prepare for their trip by visiting their physician to get the proper vaccinations and obtain the necessary...learn more »
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Travel Medicine Article
- Why should travelers see a physician before they leave on a trip?
- What diseases occur in travelers, and how can disease be prevented?
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Malaria
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid fever
- Polio
- Cholera
- What about diseases for which there is no vaccine or preventive medication?
- What is safe to eat and drink while traveling?
- What can I do to avoid insect bites?
- What should be in my travel first aid kit?
- What are the medical concerns with jet lag?
- What if I have a medical condition or chronic disease?
- What if I'm pregnant?
- What about traveling with children?
- Where can I find additional information?
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Bowel Incontinence
Bowel or fecal incontinence refers to the loss of voluntary control of stool, or bowel movements. The condition can include...learn more »
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Bowel Incontinence Article
- Bowel incontinence introduction
- What causes bowel incontinence?
- How is bowel incontinence diagnosed?
- How is bowel incontinence treated?
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