diphenoxylate HCL with atropine, treats diarrhea by slowing intestinal motility, affects on smooth muscle of the GI tract, synthetic opiate similar construct to a narcotic, may produce euphoria, prolonged use, physcial dependence may occur, diphenoxylate HCL with atropine part 2, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, urinary retention, respiratory distress in kids, severe diarrhea, obstructive jaundice, oral liquid for children >2, avoid CNS meds, look for electrolyte imbalance and dehydration, loperamide, slowing intestinal motility by affecting water and electrolyte movement through bowel, constipation, drowsiness, nausea, heartburn, OTCA form for travelers diarrhea, age 2-5 should only take liquid form and no longer than 1-2 days, bismuth subsalicylate, adsorbents, stimulation of absorption of fluid and electrolytes by intestinal wall, tongue and stool discoloration, excessive use can cause tinnitus

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