Which medication cannot be given in diarrhea in pregnancy ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Stimulant purgativeslRef: KDT 7/e p. 6741Stimulant purgatives:They are poweful purgatives: often produce griping. They irritate intestinal mucosa and thus were thought to primarily stimulate motor actIVIty.They can reflexly stimulate gravid uterus, therefore are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Oral rehydration therapy
Stimulant purgative
Loperamide
Diphenoxylate-atropine