Loperamide
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Loperamide |
| Brand Name: | Diamode, Imodium, Imodium Multi-symptom Relief |
| Company Owner: | Mcneil consumer healthcare, Mcneil pediatrics, Janssen pharmaceutica products lp |
| Mechanism Of Action | Enteric neurons synthesize and release endogenous opioid peptides and other neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and substance P. Endogenous opioids bind to opioid receptors expressed on these neurons to regulate gastrointestinal signalling, motility, and balance of fluids and electrolytes. |
| Description of the Drug: | Loperamide is a long acting antidiarrheal used to control nonspecific diarrhea and chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease, or gastroenteritis. |
| Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00836
