1) Belgian invention 2) Synthetic opioid
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Loperamide d, a piperidine derivative, is an opioid drug used against diarrhoea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. It was developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1969. In most countries it is available generically and under brand names such as Lopex, Imodium, Dimor, Fortasec, Lopedium, Gastro-Stop and Pepto Diarrhea Contro...
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<chemical> 4-(p-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-n.n-dimethyl-alpha,alpha-diphenyl-1-piperidine butyramide hydrochloride. Synthetic anti-diarrhoeal agent with a long duration of action; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonise histamine and interfere with acetyl...
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(lo-per´ә-mīd) an agent used for its antiperistaltic action for treatment of diarrhea and reduction of the volume of discharge from ileostomies, administered orally.
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a substance, CHClNO, used in the treatment of diarrhea.
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