difenoxin

Uses: - used in combination with atropine for treatment of diarrhea Mechanism of action: - active metabolite of the anti-diarrhea drug diphenoxylate - works primarily on opioid receptors in the intestines - crosses blood brain barrier, thus has some central action on opioid receptors

General

opioid receptor agonist (narcotic) anti-motility agent; antiperistaltic agent

References

Wikipedia: Difenoxin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Difenoxin