Loperamide

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
antidiarrheal agent
gptkbp:abusePotential low (at recommended doses)
gptkbp:affects intestinal motility
gptkbp:approvalYear 1976
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode A07DA03
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Imodium
Diamode
gptkbp:CASNumber 53179-11-6
gptkbp:chemicalClass piperidine derivative
gptkbp:contraindication ulcerative colitis
children under 2 years
bacterial enterocolitis
acute dysentery
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Janssen_Pharmaceutica
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1969
gptkbp:doesNotCross blood-brain barrier (significantly)
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 9–14 hours
gptkbp:excretion feces
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C29H33ClN2O2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Loperamide
gptkbp:legalStatus OTC (over-the-counter) in many countries
prescription-only in some countries
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction mu-opioid receptor agonist
gptkbp:MedlinePlusID a682280
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:overdoseSymptoms gptkb:arrhythmia
QT prolongation
CNS depression
gptkbp:patentExpired yes
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL656
3955
DB00836
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
chewable tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
abdominal pain
constipation
drowsiness
gptkbp:UNII 6X9OC3H4II
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of diarrhea
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Opioids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7