| Drug Name |
Loperamide cation |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01314 |
| Description |
One of the long-acting synthetic antidiarrheals; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. |
| Indications and Usage |
For the control and symptomatic relief of acute nonspecific diarrhea and of chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease or gastroenteritis. Also used for reducing the volume of discharge from ileostomies. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; OTC; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
A07DA03 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00836
|
| KEGG ID |
D00729
|
| MeSH ID |
D008139
|
| PubChem ID |
3954
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0CS2F
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| Synonyms |
Loperamide | R-18553 | R 18553 | R18553 | Imodium | Loperamide Hydrochloride | Hydrochloride, Loperamide | Loperamide Monohydrochloride | Monohydrochloride, Loperamide |
