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Cisapride - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Cisapride

Generic Name : Cisapride
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Cisapride are provided here.

Pronunciation : SISS a pride

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Cisapride, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


ICD Code : Y53.8 Therapeutic Classification : Gastroprokinetic Agents

Trade Names/Brand 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.

What are the other precautions for Cisapride?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Cisapride?

Store it at room temperature.
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