Cisapride Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Cisapride, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Cisapride brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Cisapride

Pronunciation : SISS a pride

ICD Code : Y53.8 Therapeutic Classification : Gastroprokinetic Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Cisapride

International :

Propulsid

Why is Cisapride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a gastroprokinetic agent, prescribed for nighttime heartburn.

When should Cisapride not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated while co-administering with antibiotics, antidepressants, antifungals, protease inhibitors. Contraindicated in patients with uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, serious heart disease, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Cisapride?

PO- The recommended dose is one 10 mg tablet or 10 ml of the suspension 4 times daily

How should Cisapride be taken?

It comes as a tablet and suspension to take by mouth, 15 minutes before meals and at bedtime.

What are the warnings and precautions for Cisapride?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, kidney failure, lung problems or advanced cancer, intestinal disorders or bleeding ulcers, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Cisapride?

Central Nervous System - Headache.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, flatulence, indigestion.
Respiratory - Rhinitis, sinusitis, coughing, viral infection, upper respiratory tract infection.
Body as a Whole - Pain, fever.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection, urination frequency, vaginal infection.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, anxiety, nervousness.
Skin - Rash, itching.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain.
Eye - Abnormal vision.