loperamide
Intestinal motility reducer
Loperamide is a medication that slows intestinal movement, used to treat diarrhea.
It works by reducing the frequency and urgency of bowel movements.
Sold over the counter under brand names like Imodium: Take some loperamide before the long flight.
Unlike other opioids, it doesn't cross into the brain at normal doses, so it relieves symptoms without causing euphoria.
Self-generated movement capacity
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- intestinalOf the gut
- bindingLegally or morally required
constipation · watery · urgency · frequency · cramping · bloating · dehydration · electrolytes
Receptor-binding trigger molecule
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
2mg · half-life · absorption · bioavailability · contraindications · side-effects · overdose · generic
motility
Self-generated movement capacity
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- intestinalOf the gut
binding · constipation · watery · urgency · frequency · cramping · bloating · dehydration · electrolytes · rehydration
agonist
Receptor-binding trigger molecule
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
dosage · 2mg · half-life · absorption · bioavailability · contraindications · side-effects · overdose · generic · brand-name
intestines
Coiled digestive organs
digestive · secretion · gastroenteritis · colitis · enteritis
loperamidelaxative
Promotes intestinal evacuation
senna · polyethylene glycol · docusate · lactulose · magnesium citrate