Potent and selective µ-opioid receptor agonist (Ki values are 3, 48 and 1156 nM for µ, δ and κ). Blocks voltage-activated calcium channels and also NMDA receptor Ca2+ influx at higher concentrations. Shows antidiarrheal and antihyperalgesic actions.
Solubility & Handling
Storage instructions
Room temperature
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol (50mM) or DMSO (50mM)
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use.
Loperamide blocks high-voltage-activated calcium channels and N-methyl-D-aspartate-evoked responses in rat and mouse cultured hippocampal pyramidal neurons.
Church J et al (1994) Mol Pharmacol 45(4) : 747-57.