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
GastropenMorepen Laboratories Ltd
₹29 to ₹552 variant(s)
CisanormGufic Bioscience Ltd
₹391 variant(s)
CisaloneManeesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1461 variant(s)
CisatenKamron Laboratories Ltd
₹1481 variant(s)
CiszySwiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
CisarHamax Pharmaceuticals
₹281 variant(s)
LakprideA.Menarini India Private Limited
₹601 variant(s)
CisapidKopran Ltd
₹34 to ₹382 variant(s)
ProkineRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹19 to ₹322 variant(s)
CisakemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹101 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.