Cinitapride Benefits & Uses

Cinitapride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

GERD

Other Benefits

Cinitapride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Stomach Infection Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cinitapride Related Warnings

Is the use of Cinitapride safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Cinitapride in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Cinitapride safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Cinitapride for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cinitapride on the Kidneys?

Cinitapride may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cinitapride on the Liver?

Cinitapride is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cinitapride on the Heart?

Cinitapride is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cinitapride with Other Drugs

Cinitapride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Digoxin

Ipratropium

Atropine

Cinitapride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cinitapride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cinitapride

Is this Cinitapride habit forming or addictive?

Cinitapride is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cinitapride. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cinitapride should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cinitapride is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cinitapride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cinitapride

Taking Cinitapride with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cinitapride

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cinitapride and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown