Cisapride Uses
Cisapride is used for Heartburn, Acid Indigestion
How Cisapride Works
Cisapride acts as a selective serotonin agonist in the 5-HT4 receptor subtype. Cisapride also relieves constipation-like symptoms by indirectly stimulating the release of acetylcholine in the muscarinic receptors.
Common side effects of Cisapride
Diarrhoea, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion, Stuffy nose, Abdominal pain
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