Drug reference
bismuth subsalicylate
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Mucosal Protective Agents)
Mechanism of action
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory action (bismuth); antisecretory effect (salicylate).
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Melena
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bismuth, aspirin, other salicylates Infectious diarrhea, high fever, von Willebrand disease, hemorrhage, ulcer or GI bleeding with black or bloody stool, hemophilia In pediatric patients, chicken pox or influenza (risk of Reye syndrome)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is bismuth subsalicylate?
bismuth subsalicylate belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does bismuth subsalicylate work?
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory action (bismuth); antisecretory effect (salicylate).
What are the common side effects of bismuth subsalicylate?
Nausea, Melena, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea
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