loperamide hydrochloride

loperamide hydrochloride definition - medical

lo·per·a·mide hydrochloride (lō-pĕrˌə-mīdˈ)

noun
An over-the-counter drug that inhibits intestinal motility and is used to treat diarrhea.

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