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Loperamide

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.621.440

MeSH Unique ID: D008139

Registry Number: 6X9OC3H4II

Entry Terms:

  • R-18553
  • R18553
  • R 18553
  • Imodium
  • Loperamide Hydrochloride
  • Hydrochloride, Loperamide
  • Loperamide Monohydrochloride
  • Monohydrochloride, Loperamide

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