What is dipenoxylát?
Diffenoxylate is an opioid drug prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea. It is often used in conjunction with atropine and is sold as Lomotil®. The drug works in the system by slowing peristalsis, natural muscle contraction and relaxation of the intestine and as such is classified as an anti -study drug. This serves as an antidote to the rapid effect of Peristals, usually caused by diarrhea that produces soft or water stools. Diffenoxylate also promotes better nutrient absorption. The drug is derived from meperidine, analgesics with antispasmodic properties. When atropine is added, as in the case of Lomotil®, the psychoactive properties of dipenoxylate in small doses are against.E The drug is generally much better tolerated. Larger doses can still generate psychoactive qualities.
Due to its narcotic abilities, diphenoxylaate is most often prescribed for short -term use. Long -term use usually creates tolerance to the drug and larger doses are needed to achieve antidiarrheal effect. With significantHowever, the possibility of addiction comes with doses. Patients are recommended that high difenoxylaate doses deteriorate, as the effects on withdrawal effects may be acute; The doctor will advise the best methods of narrowing.
Diffenoxylát can be administered either in the form of a tablet or liquid. Blting and constipation are the most commonly reported side effects. Since the drug is opiate, it can also potentially act as calming.
It has been shown that this medicine responds negatively with certain antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxinhibitors of iDase (Maoi). It can also interact with relief from narcotic pain, sleep aids or specific drug medicines. Diffenoxylate does not have to mix well with cough syrups or other products of colds and flu that cause drowsiness.
In many countries, dipenoxyllate is considered to be a controlled substance. In Austria, Canada, Germany and the United States there is a differenceNoxylate in drug laws specifically mentioned as potentially dangerous narcotics. In terms of aspects of medical treatment, many countries will only be prescribed by a physician or prescribed only in conjunction with atropine.
Diffenoxylát, if combined with atropine, is usually used four times a day. When prescribing this combination, doctors propose to drink a lot of fluids, especially fluids containing electrolytes. A mild diet may also be necessary for further support of the Diffenoxylaate-ADR combo.