Cisapride

Cisapride is a medicine known commercially as Prepulsid.

This oral medication acts by stimulating the functioning of the digestive system, ideal for the treatment of constipation and gastroesophageal reflux.

Indications of Cisapride

Constipation; indigestion; gastroesophageal reflux; anorexia nervosa; non-ulcer dyspepsia; nausea; vomiting; heartburn.

Side Effects of Cisapride

Cardiac arrhythmia; increased blood pressure; increased heart rate; noise in the belly; colic; convulsion; diarrhea; Headache; stomach ache; palpitation; rhinitis; dizziness.

Contraindications of Cisapride

Pregnancy Risk C; women in the lactation phase; history of gastrointestinal bleeding.

How to use Cisapride

Oral use

Give the medicine 15 minutes before meals.

Adults

• High digestive discomfort and gastroesophageal reflux : Administer 5 to 10 mg Cisapride 3 times daily.
• Esophagitis : Give 5 to 10 mg Cisapride 4 times daily, the last dose before bedtime.
• Constipation : Administer 20 to 40 mg of Cisapride 2 times daily.

Children

• Gastroesophageal reflux : Administer 0.15 to 0.3 mg Cisapride per kg body weight per dose, 3 to 4 times daily.