diphenoxylate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.

Pronunciation

/ˌdaɪˌfɛnˈɑk.səˌleɪt/

Word forms

diphenoxylate

Etymology

Blend of diphenyl + carboxylate.

Derived words

difenoxin diphenoxylate hydrochloride
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