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Adverse reactions:
• Dermatologic reactions
• Status asthmaticus
• Anaphylaxis
• Seizures
TMEP use:
• Back Pain Protocol
• Cellulitis/Cutaneous Abscess Protocol
• Ingrown Toenail Protocol

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Loperamide HCl (Imodium )
Aviation personnel are grounded until medical condition is not a factor and free of
side-effects for 24 hours.
Description: Antidiarrheal (opioid)
Indications: Treatment of acute diarrhea. For use in acute, noninvasive diarrhea only.
• Refer to medical emergencies if blood and/or mucus are present in stool, or diarrhea is
associated with fever (infectious diarrhea). SECTION 3
Dose: 2 capsules (4mg) first dose, then 1 capsule (2mg) after every unformed stool, not to
exceed 16mg (8 capsules) in 24 hours. Use only if control of diarrhea is critical for con-
tinued operations.
K9 Dose: 0.1–0.2mg/kg PO q8hr (gastroenteritis)
Contraindications:
• Acute dysentery
• Not for use in children <12 years old.
Pregnancy Category B
Side-effects:
• Abdominal pain/distention
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Severe constipation
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
Adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity
TMEP use: Gastroenteritis Protocol
Lopinavir and Ritonavir – See Kaletra
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Macrolide Class of Antibiotics – See Azithromycin (Z-Pak )
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Malarone – See Atovaquone 250mg/Proguanil 100mg
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