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antidiarrheal

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antidiarrheal [¦an·tē‚dī·ə¦rē·əl]
(pharmacology)
An agent, such as Kaopectate, that prevents or arrests diarrhea.


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I armed my wheeled clinic with only 2 small bottles of antidiarrheal tablets (loperamide) and a single container of antiemetic medication (metoclopramide).
BE MINDFUL OF DRUG INTERACTIONS: If you do experience heartburn or upset stomach, your first instinct may be to stock up on antacids or antidiarrheal medications.
 
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