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Pharmacology Gastrointestinal tract 7b9d6cdb

Which of the following drugs inhibits the release of acetylcholine from cholinergic nerves in the submucosa and myenteric complex

A
Pectin
B
Docusate
C
Loperamide
D
Cholestyramine
High-Yield Explanation
Loperamide:- It is an opiate analogue with major peripheral u opioid and additional weak anti-cholinergic propey. As a constipating agent it is much more potent than codeine. Because of poor water solubility--little is absorbed from the intestines. Entry into brain is negligible--CNS effects are rare and occur only with high doses; no abuse liability. The duration of action is longer (12 hr). Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-686

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