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Drug profile · INN

loperamide hydrochloride

loperamide hydrochloride (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — loperamide hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

loperamide hydrochloride (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN loperamide hydrochloride
Brand LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor agonist
Target Mu-type opioid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mu-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Loperamide Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  2. Furoic acid loperamide hydrochloride cream Phase 2 · Universal Integrated · Eczema
  3. Prebiotic Fiber Supplement + loperamide hydrochloride capsule Unknown · First People's Hospital · Chemotherapy-related Diarrhea

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  4. oxycodone Mu opioid receptor agonist
  5. oxycodone hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist
  6. propoxyphene hydrochloride Mu opioid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is loperamide hydrochloride?

loperamide hydrochloride (LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for loperamide hydrochloride?

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for loperamide hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of loperamide hydrochloride?

loperamide hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.