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Loperamide, usually as hydrochloride, is a drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. In most countries it is available generically under brand names such as Lopex®, Imodium®, Dimor® and Pepto® Diarrhea Control.
Mode of action
Loperamide is an opioid receptor agonist and acts on the mu opioid receptors in the myenteric plexus large intestines; it does not affect the central nervous system like other opioids.
It works by decreasing the activity of the myenteric plexus which decreases the motility of the circular and longitudinal smooth muscles of the intestinal wall. This increases the amount of time substances stay in the intestine, allowing for more water to be absorbed out of the fecal matter. Loperamide also decreases colonic mass movements and suppresses the gastrocolic reflex.
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8mg of loperamide and counting. I bet you're all so pleased I've been talking about sick and poo for 2 days.
julianyon (Julian Yon) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:04:59 -0000
8mg of loperamide and counting. I bet you're all so pleased I've been talking about sick and poo for 2 days.
@schedule2 come to think of it, selling loperamide to unprepared americans is pretty serious endeavor, you may say its a no shit business.
kypsan (ky san) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:08:43 -0000
@schedule2 come to think of it, selling loperamide to unprepared americans is pretty serious endeavor, you may say its a no shit business.
@kypsan loperamide is 400 tabs for 6 dollars @ Costco. You could make a killing reselling otc's!
schedule2 (David Bao) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:51:56 -0000
@kypsan loperamide is 400 tabs for 6 dollars @ Costco. You could make a killing reselling otc's!
drugs seen at the pharmacy in dalat: paracetamol, cefuroxime, cefdinir, cefixime. wonder why i dont see loperamide, meclizine, nsaids
kypsan (ky san) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:41:40 -0000
drugs seen at the pharmacy in dalat: paracetamol, cefuroxime, cefdinir, cefixime. wonder why i dont see loperamide, meclizine, nsaids
@1gj dang JS lacy loperamide has changed!!
mytwogirlsblog (mytwogirlsblog) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:57:38 -0000
@1gj dang JS lacy loperamide has changed!!
i ate something my stomach won't agree with.. thank God for loperamide capsules..
eigh_tin (Tin Nolasco) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:29:12 -0000
i ate something my stomach won't agree with.. thank God for loperamide capsules..
DrugDigest: Loperamide ( Imodium ) - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics when available.
Imodium - Loperamide HCl. Provides product information and savings coupon for Canadian consumers as well as diarrhea information, FAQs, interactive features, and tips. [Information in English and French]
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