Linaclotide vs Loperamide
Compare Linaclotide and Loperamide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Linaclotide | Loperamide | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist | Opioid Agonist |
| Used to treat | Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome | Bacillary dysentery, Diarrhea, Functional colonic diseases |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $0.055 each, about $1.65 for 30 (2 mg capsule); other forms from $0.026 per mL (1 mg/7.5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | Linzess: from $9.01 each, about $270 for 30 (72 mcg capsule) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |