LOPERAMIDE
\lˈə͡ʊpɹɐmˌa͡ɪd], \lˈəʊpɹɐmˌaɪd], \l_ˈəʊ_p_ɹ_ɐ_m_ˌaɪ_d]\
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One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally.
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