Diphenoxylate
- Generic Name
- Diphenoxylate
- Brand Names
- Lomotil
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C30H32N2O2
- CAS Number
- 915-30-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 73312P173G
Overview
A meperidine congener used as an antidiarrheal, usually in combination with atropine. At high doses, it acts like morphine. Its unesterified metabolite difenoxin has similar properties and is used similarly. It has little or no analgesic activity. This medication is classified as a Schedule V under the Controlled Substances Act by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the DEA in the United States when used in preparations. When diphenoxylate is used alone, it is classified as a Schedule II.
Background
A meperidine congener used as an antidiarrheal, usually in combination with atropine. At high doses, it acts like morphine. Its unesterified metabolite difenoxin has similar properties and is used similarly. It has little or no analgesic activity. This medication is classified as a Schedule V under the Controlled Substances Act by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the DEA in the United States when used in preparations. When diphenoxylate is used alone, it is classified as a Schedule II.
Indication
For as adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea
Associated Conditions
- Diarrhea
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