Cisapride
Written By Dr. Betina ChandoliaLast updated 08 Nov 2024 | 05:26 AM (UTC)
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
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Cisakem
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹10 to ₹10
1 variant(s)
Alzide
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹16 to ₹16
1 variant(s)
Cisade
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹16 to ₹33
2 variant(s)
Gastron
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹47 to ₹47
1 variant(s)
Ulcipride
Dagon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹34 to ₹34
1 variant(s)
Cispel
Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹36 to ₹36
1 variant(s)
Motilax
USV Ltd
₹37 to ₹37
1 variant(s)
Prokine
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹19 to ₹32
2 variant(s)
Expracid
Excare Laboratories
₹30 to ₹30
1 variant(s)
G Pride
Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹39 to ₹39
1 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.
Frequently asked questions for Cisapride
It takes approximately 15-30 minutes for Cisapride to act
Yes, Cisapride is banned in India and many other countries around the globe
No. Nexium is brand (proprietary) name for esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor drug used to prevent excessive stomach acid secretion, which further prevents reflux.



