Q:
Name at least one most commonly used drug in ICU which causes diarrhea in its
elixir form
Answer: Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen elixir is preferred in ICU
as it is easy to administer liquid form via feeding tube. But it is very
hyperosmolar ( > 3,000 mosm/kg H2O) and may be a cause of diarrhea in ICU.
Similar is the case with Potassium and multi-vitamin elixir.
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