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Gastrointestinal Agents Overview by Eimhie Lee Casi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses various gastrointestinal agents including anti-diarrheal, anti-emetic, laxative, and anti-ulcer drugs. It provides details on the mechanisms of action, side effects and nursing considerations for common drugs in each category. These include opiates, octreotide, adsorbents, and miscellaneous agents for anti-diarrhea; ipecacuanha, mustard, and dimenhydrinate, cyclizine, meclizine as anti-emetics; osmotic, stimulant, bulk-forming, and emollient laxatives; and proton pump inhibitors for

Author

Eimhie Lee Casi

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