Comments2 Share. This is a list of characters from the Nickelodeon animated comedy series SpongeBob SquarePants. The main characters in the show are SpongeBob SquarePants and his pet snail Gary, SpongeBob's friends Patrick, Squidward and Sandy, and two restaurateur rivals; Mr. Krabs and Plankton.
Technically, Imodium (Loperamide) is an opiate, but it only binds to the mu receptors in the GI tract; and doesn't cross the BBB (Blood Brain Barrier) into the CNS (Central Nervous System) like other opiates do.
Benefits of Imodium. Imodium is a medication that is effective in reducing the symptoms of diarrhea. Specifically, Imodium: 1  Reduces the speed and frequency of colon contractions. 2  Reduces the secretion of fluid within the large intestine.  Increases the absorption of fluids and electrolytes into the intestinal tract.