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, or loperamide, its main active ingredient, is a common medication used to treat occasional diarrhea and works by decreasing the number of bowel movements a person has or by making the stool less watery. However, when taken in excess, the drug can cause a euphoric feeling and is commonly abused for this reason. Unfortunately, America is currently experiencing a surge in opioid abuse, and as a result, Imodium abuse is simultaneously on the rise.