Information about Cisapride

How Cisapride works

Cisapride indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Common side effects of Cisapride

Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea
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Available Medicine for Cisapride

GastronInga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
471 variant(s)
CisakemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
101 variant(s)
AlzideAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
161 variant(s)
CisadeTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
16 to ₹332 variant(s)
UlciprideDagon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
341 variant(s)
CispelPanacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
361 variant(s)
MotilaxUSV Ltd
371 variant(s)
ProkineRPG Life Sciences Ltd
19 to ₹322 variant(s)
CisanormGufic Bioscience Ltd
391 variant(s)
ExpracidExcare Laboratories
301 variant(s)

Expert advice for Cisapride

  • It is usually taken around 15 minutes before food or bedtime.
  • Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course even if you feel better.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cisapride can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness worse.

Frequently asked questions for Cisapride

Cisapride

Q. How long does it take Cisapride to act?

It takes approximately 15-30 minutes for Cisapride to act

Q. Is Cisapride banned?

Yes, Cisapride is banned in India and many other countries around the globe

Q. Does Nexium contain Cisapride?

No. Nexium is brand (proprietary) name for esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor drug used to prevent excessive stomach acid secretion, which further prevents reflux.

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