cinitide 3mg tablet sr - Cinitapride (3mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Vivid Biotek Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is cinitide 3mg tablet sr used for?

Acepride 1mg Tablet (Cinitapride) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Cinitapride (3mg), which Enhances gastrointestinal motility by acting as a 5-HT4 receptor agonist and dop. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Cinitapride
  • Manufacturer: Vivid Biotek Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š cinitide 3mg tablet sr Uses & Benefits

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, gastroparesis

Off-label uses: Chronic constipation, postoperative ileus

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cinitapride
Brand NameAcepride 1mg Tablet
ManufacturerVivid Biotek Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassSerotonin (5-HT4) receptor agonist-Prokinetic agent
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues
Protein BindingApproximately 95%
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP3A4
Half-Life2-3 hours
ExcretionRenal and fecal excretion
BioavailabilityApproximately 60%
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Enhances gastrointestinal motility by acting as a 5-HT4 receptor agonist and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist

Mechanism Steps

1Binds to 5-HT4 receptors on enteric neurons
2Activates adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP
3Enhances acetylcholine release from cholinergic neurons

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cinitide 3mg tablet sr

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cinitide 3mg tablet sr

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Extrapyramidal symptoms
  • QT prolongation
  • Tardive dyskinesia

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Gynecomastia
  • Galactorrhea

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Anticholinergics Major Reduced prokinetic effect
MAO inhibitors Major Increased risk of hypertensive crisis
CYP3A4 inhibitors Moderate Increased cinitapride levels
CYP3A4 inducers Moderate Decreased cinitapride levels
Antacids Minor Reduced absorption
H2 receptor antagonists Minor Reduced absorption

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • MAO inhibitors

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inducers

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • H2 receptor antagonists

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Food may delay absorption; avoid high-fat meals

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase sedation

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, perforation, prolactinoma

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms, QT interval, and gastrointestinal symptoms

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent ingestion

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for cinitide 3mg tablet sr

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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