Mosapride


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Disorders associated with reduced gastrointestinal motility
Adult: As anhydrous citrate: 5 mg tid.
Special Precautions
Continuous admin of this drug is not recommended if no improvement in GI symptoms is observed after 2 wk of admin. Elderly, renal impairment, hepatic impairment.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain; dizziness; constipation; headache; insomnia; nausea.
Drug Interactions
Mosapride concentration increased by erythromycin. May increase risk of QT prolongation with QT prolonging drugs.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Mosapride is a 5-HT4 receptor agonist which increases the release of acetylcholine and stimulates GI motility. It also has 5-HT3 antagonist properties.
MIMS Class
GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories
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