How to Pronounce Loperamide (Imodium)
loe-PER-a-mide
IPA: /lɒɛ.ˈpɛr.æ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Imodium
loe
PER
a
mide
Loperamide is pronounced loe-PER-a-mide
How do you pronounce Loperamide?
Loperamide is pronounced “loe-PER-a-mide”. It has 4 syllables: loe ‑ per ‑ a ‑ mide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “per”.
How many syllables are in Loperamide?
Loperamide has 4 syllables: loe ‑ per ‑ a ‑ mide.
What does Loperamide mean?
Loperamide is a peripherally-acting opioid agonist used for acute and chronic diarrhea. It slows intestinal motility without significant CNS effects at therapeutic doses.
Word Parts
suffix
-amide
amide compound
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (PER) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. The ending "-mide" is pronounced "mide" (rhymes with "ride"), not "mid"
Where You'll Encounter This
Acute and chronic diarrhea. Controls diarrhea by reducing intestinal motility.
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