Cisapride
Information about Cisapride
Cisapride Uses
Cisapride is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), heartburn, indigestion, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
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
Available Medicine for Cisapride
CisadeTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹16 to ₹332 variant(s)
CisakemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹101 variant(s)
CisapidKopran Ltd
₹34 to ₹382 variant(s)
AlzideAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹161 variant(s)
GastronInga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹471 variant(s)
CisanormGufic Bioscience Ltd
₹391 variant(s)
CisaroseMedirose drug & pharma
₹361 variant(s)
UlciprideDagon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹341 variant(s)
MotilaxUSV Ltd
₹371 variant(s)
ProkineRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹19 to ₹322 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.