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Loperamide

Medical 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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