Pridesia 5 Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Cisapride

Indications/Uses

GI disorders in adult eg, gastroparesis, reflux esophagitis. Severe gastroesophageal reflux in childn.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 5 mg to be taken 3-4 times daily. Max: 40 mg. Childn Initially 0.2 mg/kg 3-4 times daily. Max: 0.8 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/day.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15 min before meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

GI haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation.

Special Precautions

Arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, Torsades de pointes & QT prolongation.

Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, nausea, pharyngitis, chest pain, fatigue, back pain, depression, dehydration, myalgia, abdominal cramps, borborygmi, diarrhoea, rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma levels if administered w/ azole antifungals, macrolides, HIV PIs, nefazodone. Increased risk of arrhythmias & QT prolongation if administered w/ antiarrhythmics, tricyclic & tetracyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, astemizole, sparfloxacin. Increases effects of anticoagulants. May increase absorption of cimetidine & ranitidine. Effects antagonised by anticholinergics.

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

A03FA02 - cisapride ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pridesia 5 tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's (Rp102,500/boks)

Pridesia 5

cisapride

Manufacturer:

Sanbe