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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 can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
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?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cisapride. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
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?
Cisapride can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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?
Cisapride is not addictive in nature.
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?
Cisapride should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cisapride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cisapride
Taking Cisapride with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cisapride
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cisapride and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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