Cisapride
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What is Cisapride?
Cisapride is a gastroprokinetic agent that is used to increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract by enhancing the release of acetylcholine at the myenteric plexus. It has been primarily employed in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving impaired gastrointestinal motility. However, due to significant cardiac side effects, including QT interval prolongation leading to serious arrhythmias, its use has been severely restricted in many countries.Side Effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Warnings
- Risk of serious cardiovascular side effects such as QT interval prolongation and arrhythmias
- Should not be used in patients with known heart conditions like QT prolongation, congestive heart failure, or bradycardia
- May interact with drugs that inhibit the cytochrome P450 enzyme system
- Use with caution in elderly patients or those with severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Contraindicated in patients taking medications known to prolong the QT interval or potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
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What is Cisapride ?
Cisapride is a gastroprokinetic agent that is used to increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract by enhancing the release of acetylcholine at the myenteric plexus. It has been primarily employed in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving impaired gastrointestinal motility. However, due to significant cardiac side effects, including QT interval prolongation leading to serious arrhythmias, its use has been severely restricted in many countries.- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Increased salivation
- Risk of serious cardiovascular side effects such as QT interval prolongation and arrhythmias
- Should not be used in patients with known heart conditions like QT prolongation, congestive heart failure, or bradycardia
- May interact with drugs that inhibit the cytochrome P450 enzyme system
- Use with caution in elderly patients or those with severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Contraindicated in patients taking medications known to prolong the QT interval or potent CYP3A4 inhibitors
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