Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “BLACK STOOL“ to remember about Drugs Causing Black Stools
Mnemonic : BLACK STOOL
B – Bismuth subsalicylate: This over-the-counter medication, commonly found in products like Pepto-Bismol, can darken stools.
L – Lansoprazole: This proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is used to treat conditions like acid reflux and ulcers and can occasionally lead to black stools.
A – Aspirin: High doses of aspirin may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to black stools.
C – Ciprofloxacin: This antibiotic can rarely cause black stools as a side effect.
K – Ketorolac: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ketorolac can irritate the stomach lining and result in black stools due to gastrointestinal bleeding.
S – Sulfasalazine: This medication, often prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, can darken stools as a side effect.
T – Tolmetin: Another NSAID, tolmetin, can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and black stools in some cases.
O – Omeprazole: Like other PPIs, omeprazole may occasionally lead to black stools due to irritation of the stomach lining.
O – Oral Iron Supplements: Iron supplements can darken stools and sometimes make them appear black.
L – Loratadine: While less common, loratadine, an antihistamine, has been associated with black stools as a rare side effect.
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