What are the therapeutic actions of Opiate antidiarrheal medications?
a) Restore balance of normal bacterial flora
b) Coat the walls of the GI tract and bind the bacteria or toxin to the adsorbent surface for elimination
c) Reduce the rhythmic contractions and smooth muscle tone of the GI tract to slow peristalsis
d) Increase absorption of water, electrolytes and nutrients from the GI tract
e) Reduce bowel motility and rectal spasms