Imodium Stats & Data
PGYPOBZJRVSMDS-UHFFFAOYSA-NPharmacology
DrugBankDescription
A condensation product of riboflavin and adenosine diphosphate. The coenzyme of various aerobic dehydrogenases, e.g., D-amino acid oxidase and L-amino acid oxidase. (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p972) Flavin adenine dinucleotide is approved for use in Japan under the trade name Adeflavin as an ophthalmic treatment for vitamin B2 deficiency.
Indication
Used to treat eye diseases caused by vitamin B2 deficiency, such as keratitis and blepharitis.
Liver injury risk
No documented concern
Toxicity (DrugBank)
Oral mouse LD50 > 7000 mg/kg. Intravenous mouse LD50 589 mg/kg.
Effect Profile
CuratedStrong euphoria with moderate itching/nausea, mild pain relief, low sedation
Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiTolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.