Cinitapride Pharmacology

Cinitapride

About Cinitapride

Cinitapride is a gastroprokinetic agent and antiulcer agent of the benzamide class.

Mechanism of Action of Cinitapride

Cinitapride is a substituted benzamide with 5-HT receptor antagonist and agonist activity.

Pharmacokinets of Cinitapride

Well absorbed orally am i.m

Onset of Action for Cinitapride

N/A

Duration of Action for Cinitapride

N/A

Half Life of Cinitapride

3-5 h during the first 8 h and a residual half-life greater than 15 h thereafter.

Side Effects of Cinitapride

1.Most Common - Drowsiness and diarrhea.
2.Central Nervous System - Involuntary muscular movements of the head, neck and tongue.
3.Skin - Rarely eruptions, itching or allergic reactions

Contra-indications of Cinitapride

N/A

Special Precautions while taking Cinitapride

1.Caution should be exercised in patients with history of gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation, movement disorder, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
2.Avoid alcohol consumption.
3.It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Cinitapride

For the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying.

Interactions for Cinitapride

1.Atropine Anticholinergic agents like atropine may reduce the action of cinitapride.
2.Digoxin Cinitapride can alter the absorption of digoxin as it simulates gastric
emptying.

Typical Dosage for Cinitapride

The usual daily dosage for adults is 1mg orally thrice a day, 15 minutes before meals.

Schedule of Cinitapride

N/A

Storage Requirements for Cinitapride

Keep in a cool dry place.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Cinitapride

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Cinitapride

N/A

Home Delivery for Cinitapride in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including cinitapride.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for cinitapride and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for cinitapride may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take cinitapride only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for cinitapride before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for cinitapride with the pharmacy.

Cinitapride is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for cinitapride might be better known than cinitapride itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have cinitapride in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for cinitapride.