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Cisapride

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Definition: A substituted benzamide used for its prokinetic properties. It is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, and other disorders associated with impaired gastrointestinal motility. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Ulcer Agents; Gastrointestinal Agents; Serotonin Receptor Agonists 		Other names R51619; R 51619; R-51619; PropulsidDrugs* : PROPULSID; PROPULSID QUICKSOLV
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
norcisapride  102671-04-5   Cisapride/*analogs & derivatives. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1991;50(6):673

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