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| Pronunciation |
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 (SIS
a
pride) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Propulsid® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Gastrointestinal Agent, Prokinetic |
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| What key warnings should I know
about before taking this
medicine? |
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Although removed from the market in the United States, there may be
special cases when you can still get cisapride. Dangerous, fast heartbeats can
occur. Tell healthcare provider if you have a history of fast heartbeats, kidney
failure, low potassium or magnesium levels, or lung failure. Do not take extra
doses. Check all medicines with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to cisapride or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Fast or slow heartbeat,
heart disease, hole in the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal blockage, kidney
disease, low magnesium levels, low potassium levels, lung failure, severe
gastrointestinal bleeding, or severely weakened heart.
If you are taking any of these medicines: Amprenavir, bepridil,
clarithromycin, erythromycin, fluconazole, indinavir, itraconazole,
ketoconazole, miconazole, nefazodone, ritonavir, sparfloxacin, terodiline,
troleandomycin, certain drugs used for a fast heartbeat, certain schizophrenia
medicines, or certain depression medicines. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used in patients receiving tube feedings who have
high residuals.
This medicine is used to treat heartburn.
This medicine is used to treat severe constipation.
This medicine is used to treat poor stomach
emptying. |
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| How does it work? |
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Cisapride increases gastric emptying and movement through the
gastrointestinal tract. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine 15-30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
A liquid (suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake
well before use. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the
feeding tube before and after medicine is given. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If longer than 1 hour, skip the missed dose and return to your
regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines. Combinations could be life-threatening.
Avoid alcohol, smoking, elevate head of the bed, avoid large meals
before bed, lose weight, and avoid fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, or
grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Belly pain.
Diarrhea. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same? |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Fast heartbeat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Severe diarrhea.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect tablets from light.
Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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