antidiarrheal drugs

Top 30 MCQs on Laxatives & Antidiarrheal Drugs with Answers

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📌 Introduction   Laxatives and antidiarrheal drugs are important GI drugs used to manage constipation and diarrhea. This topic is frequently asked in GPAT, DSSSB, and other pharmacy exams. 📝 MCQs   1. Bulk-forming laxatives act by:   A) Increasing motility   B) Absorbing water and increasing stool bulk   C) Blocking sodium channels   D) Reducing secretion   ✔ Answer: B   … Read more

Laxatives and Antidiarrheal Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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📌 Introduction   Laxatives and antidiarrheal drugs are important classes of gastrointestinal (GI) drugs used to manage two opposite conditions—constipation and diarrhea. Constipation is characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, while diarrhea involves increased frequency and liquidity of stools. These drugs are widely used in clinical practice and are important for GPAT, DSSSB, and other … Read more