Gastropen
Gastropen Products are primarily used for
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Heartburn, Indigestion
About Gastropen Products
Uses of Gastropen Products
Cisapride is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), heartburn, indigestion, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Gastropen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Gastropen are Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea.
How Gastropen Products work
Cisapride indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.
Patient Concerns about Gastropen Products
Frequently asked questions about Gastropen Products
Frequently asked questions about Cisapride
Q. Why is Gastropen 20mg Tablet banned?
This medicine is banned for sale because it may cause serious irregular heartbeats, which can lead to death.
Q. What was Gastropen 20mg Tablet used for?
Before getting banned, this medicine was used to treat heartburn in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Q. What is gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach's contents sometimes flow backward, up into the esophagus (the tube that carries food from your throat into your stomach). As a result, you may experience a burning sensation in your chest, pain in your chest, trouble swallowing, or a sore throat.
Products for Gastropen
Gastropen 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹55
Not Available
Gastropen 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹29.9
Not Available