PHYSIOLOGY
GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which diarrhea medication is a C-V controlled substance?
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Loperamide (Imodium)
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
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Atropine/diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lomotil belongs to a class of medications called anti-diarrheals. It contains two active drugs: diphenoxylate and atropine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Controlled Substance: Diphenoxylate HCl and atropine sulfate tablets are classified as a Schedule V controlled substance by federal regulation.
Detailed explanation-3: –Lomotil is a Schedule V controlled substance (C-V). Previously, Lomotil was indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea, and dosing recommendations were provided for pediatric patients as young as 2 years old.
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