Loperamide
| Definition: |
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. |
| Also Called: |
Imodium,Loperamide Hydrochloride,R-18553 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
53179-11-6 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Amides (1974-1975),Chlorobenzenes (1974-1975),Piperidines (1974-1975) |
Loperamide Definitions and Terms
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