cisar 10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cisar 10mg tablet used for?
Alipride (Cisapride) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Cisapride (10mg), which Enhances release of acetylcholine in the myenteric plexus, increasing gastrointe. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cisapride
- Manufacturer: Hamax Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cisar 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroparesis, chronic constipation, and other motility disorders.
Off-label uses: Diabetic gastroparesis, intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cisapride |
| Brand Name | Alipride |
| Manufacturer | Hamax Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Serotonin (5-HT4) receptor agonist-Prokinetic agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Enhances release of acetylcholine in the myenteric plexus, increasing gastrointestinal motility.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cisar 10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cisar 10mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Flatulence
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Cardiac arrest
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation) |
| Erythromycin | Major | Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation) |
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased cisapride plasma concentration |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Erythromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Fluconazole
- Ritonavir
- Nefazodone
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
- Grapefruit juice
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Digoxin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice increases bioavailability; high-fat meals may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may enhance sedative effects; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity, history of QT prolongation, concurrent use of CYP3A4 inhibitors, electrolyte disturbances, severe hepatic impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG for QT interval, electrolytes (K+, Mg2+), liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid use due to potential cardiac effects in infants.
๐ Overdose Management
Induce emesis or gastric lavage; monitor ECG for QT prolongation; supportive care.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for cisar 10mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cisapride (10mg)):
-
cisakem 10mg tabletAlkem Laboratories Ltd โน9.96 64.4% CHEAPER
-
alzide 10mg tabletAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน16.25 42% CHEAPER
-
expracid 10mg tabletExcare Laboratories โน28.13 0.5% COSTLIER
-
gastropen 10mg tabletMorepen Laboratories Ltd โน29.90 6.8% COSTLIER
-
pride 10mg tabletEmerge Pharma Pvt Ltd โน30.00 7.1% COSTLIER
-
prokine 10mg tabletRPG Life Sciences Ltd โน30.67 9.5% COSTLIER
-
cisawal 10mg tabletWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน31.80 13.6% COSTLIER
-
ulcipride 10mg tabletDagon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน31.88 13.9% COSTLIER
-
moticare 10mg tabletOrganon (India) Ltd โน32.81 17.2% COSTLIER
-
orticid 10mg tabletOrtin Laboratories Ltd โน33.38 19.2% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.