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Cisapride is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cisapride is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Cisapride safe for pregnant women?
Cisapride should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cisapride safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cisapride. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Cisapride on the Kidneys?
Cisapride may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cisapride on the Liver?
Cisapride may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cisapride on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Cisapride. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Cisapride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cisapride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cisapride habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cisapride is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cisapride you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cisapride only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cisapride in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cisapride
Taking Cisapride with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cisapride
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cisapride.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Propulsid (cisapride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 667
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