Cisapride is a gastroprokinetic agent medication. It works by stimulating serotonin receptors to increases acetylcholine release. The medication has been withdrawn for use by humans in most countries but is available for use in animals.
Cisapride is available only with a physician's prescription. Cisapride is sold in tablet and liquid forms.
Cisapride is also known as Propulsid.
Anyone who has bleeding, blockage, or leakage in the stomach or intestines should not take cisapride. Cisapride should not be used by anyone who has had an unusual reaction to the drug in the past.
cisapride (Propulsid), is used to treat nighttime heartburn resulting from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Cisapride has caused dangerous irregular heart-beats in a few people who took it with other medicines.
This medicine is effective in treating only nighttime heartburn, not daytime heartburn.
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Cisapride is a medication used in dogs to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders, such as gastric emptying delays and certain types of constipation. It works by enhancing the movement of food through the digestive tract by increasing the contractions of the stomach and intestines. Additionally, it can help manage conditions like gastroesophageal reflux. However, its use in dogs should be closely monitored by a veterinarian due to potential side effects.
abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, upper respiratory infections, inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses, headache, and viral infections.
The drug passes into breast milk and may affect nursing babies. Women who are breastfeeding and need to take this medicine should check with their physicians.
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