Which anti-secretory agent is listed for diarrhea management in the material?

• A. Zalderide maleate
• B. Loperamide
• C. Bismuth subsalicylate
• D. Diphenoxylate

Answer: (A)

Anti-secretory agents work by reducing intestinal secretion and slowing gut movement, which lowers stool frequency and liquidity. In the material for this question, Zalderide maleate is identified as the anti-secretory option to use for diarrhea management, so it fits the expected role of decreasing secretions and thereby controlling watery stools. This class also includes drugs like loperamide and diphenoxylate, which achieve the same goal through slowing transit and reducing secretions, but the item you’re studying specifically calls out Zalderide maleate. Use anti-secretory therapy for uncomplicated diarrhea and be mindful of safety notes, such as avoiding use in cases where masking symptoms could hide a more serious infection, or in certain populations where risks (like constipation or toxic megacolon) are concerns.