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.
Imodium Abuse. Imodium is the most common brand name for generic drug loperamide, a partial opioid agonist used to treat diarrhea. The medication slows the movement of the digestive system, which increases the firmness, and decreases the number, of bowel movements, so the person taking Imodium receives some relief.