Cisapride is commonly used to help stimulate the movement of food through the intestines.
Cisapride is commonly used to help stimulate the movement of food through the intestines. It is used for the treatment of chronic constipation and megacolon. It may also be used to treat esophageal reflux and megaesophagus. While many medications are often administered for ‘off-label’ or 'extra-label' use in veterinary medicine, it is important to know that off- or extra- label use of a medication can only be done by a veterinarian when there are no other more appropriate medications for a particular pet's circumstances. Your veterinarian must also know all vitamins, supplements, medications etc. your pet is taking to help avoid complications. You must also be sure to follow all instructions provided by your vet carefully and consult your veterinarian with any questions or concerns if they arise.
Cisapride is primarily used in veterinary medicine to increase gastrointestinal motility, decrease esophageal reflux, and treat constipation/megacolon.
Cisapride increases the release of acetylcholine which stimulates contraction of the smooth muscle in the digestive tract. This results in increased gastrointestinal motility.
Store in a tight, light resistant, childproof container at room temperature. Always check the label for storage information specific to each product.
It is best to give the medication at the same time every day without skipping doses. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give 2 doses at the same time.
May see diarrhea, lethargy, ataxia, hypersalivation, muscle twitching, agitation, abnormal behavior, increased body temperature, and possibly seizures. If you think your pet has had an overdose seek veterinarian care immediately.
Consult your veterinarian before using cisapride with any other medications, even vitamins and supplements. Interactions may occur with medications including but not limited to anticholinergic agents, benzodiazepines, warfarin, amiodarone antifungals, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, macrolide antibiotics, clarithromycin, moxifloxacin, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, and tricyclic antidepressants.
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