Which of the following is listed as a diarrhea treatment in the material?

• A. Loperamide
• B. Ciprofloxacin
• C. Fluids
• D. Oral rehydration

Answer: (A)

Diarrhea management often combines slowing gut movement with preventing dehydration. An anti-motility medication like loperamide directly addresses the diarrhea by acting on the gut’s opioid receptors to slow peristalsis. This gives the intestines more time to absorb water and electrolytes, reducing stool frequency and looseness. That direct symptomatic control is why loperamide is listed as a diarrhea treatment in the material.

In contrast, antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin are not routinely used for diarrhea unless a specific bacterial infection is suspected, and fluids or oral rehydration are essential for preventing dehydration but do not directly reduce stool output. Therefore, the best-match treatment listed for diarrhea is loperamide.