What type of drug is Imodium?

What type of drug is Imodium?

Loperamide is in a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents. It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements.

What is the chemical formula of loperamide?

C29H33ClN2O2
Loperamide/Formula

What functional group is loperamide?

mu-opioid receptor agonist
It has a role as a mu-opioid receptor agonist, an antidiarrhoeal drug and an anticoronaviral agent. It is a member of piperidines, a monocarboxylic acid amide, a member of monochlorobenzenes and a tertiary alcohol.

Can I take Imodium everyday?

According to the Food and Drug Administration, Imodium slows your intestines, increasing the time between bowel movements. The maximum recommended daily dose is 16 mg (eight capsules), but studies by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that constipation can occur in some patients even at low doses.

Does Imodium have side effects?

Dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.

Can you take Imodium daily?

How is Imodium metabolized?

Elimination of loperamide mainly occurs by oxidative N-demethylation. Metabolism In vitro loperamide is metabolized mainly by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) isozymes, CYP2C8 and CYP3A4, to form- N-demethyl loperamide.

What does Imodium do?

IMODIUM® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works by slowing down the movement of fluid through the gut. This allows for overall greater absorption of valuable fluids and salts back into your system and treats diarrhea symptoms.

Is Imodium harmful?

Warnings. Imodium is a safe medication for most people. However, it should be used carefully. And in some cases, it should be avoided.

What is Imodium ® Multi-Symptom Relief?

IMODIUM ® Multi-Symptom Relief It’s the only medicine that treats diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure. It works faster than Loperamide alone. IMODIUM ® Multi-Symptom Relief

What is Imodium ® A-D caplets & liquid?

It’s the only medicine that treats diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure. It works faster than Loperamide alone. IMODIUM ® A-D Caplets & Liquid work fast so you can get back to doing the things you love.

What is the active ingredient in Imodium®?

IMODIUM ® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works to help restore your body’s natural rhythm in order to treat diarrhea. Learn about IMODIUM ® Products IMODIUM ® Multi-Symptom Relief It’s the only medicine that treats diarrhea along with the symptoms of gas, bloating, cramps and pressure.

What is Imodium A-D used for in the stomach?

Imodium A-D is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach). You should not use Imodium A-D if you have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication.