Loperamide
- Generic Name
- Loperamide
- Brand Names
- Diamode, Imodium, Imodium Multi-symptom Relief
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C29H33ClN2O2
- CAS Number
- 53179-11-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 6X9OC3H4II
- Background
Loperamide is an anti-diarrheal agent that is available as various over-the-counter products for treating diarrhea. The drug was first synthesized in 1969 and used medically in 1976. It is a highly lipophilic synthetic phenylpiperidine opioid that is structurally similar to opiate receptor agonists such as diphenoxylate and haloperidol. Due to pharmacologic...
- Indication
Loperamide is indicated for the relief of diarrhea, including Travelers’ Diarrhea. As an off-label use, it is often used to manage chemotherapy-related diarrhea.
- Associated Conditions
- Diarrhea, Traveler's Diarrhea
- Associated Therapies
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