Cinitapride

Cinitapride

Cinitapride (pronounced as /sɪnɪtəpraɪd/) is a gastroprokinetic agent and antiulcer drug that increases gastrointestinal motility by acting as an agonist at the 5-HT4 receptor and 5-HT1 receptor, and as an antagonist at the 5-HT2 receptor. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-ulcer dyspepsia, and functional dyspepsia.

Etymology

The term "Cinitapride" is derived from the combination of words "cin" from Cinnarizine, a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting, and "tapride" from Metoclopramide, a medication used to treat stomach and esophageal problems.

Usage

Cinitapride is used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-ulcer dyspepsia, and functional dyspepsia. It works by increasing the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines, thereby improving the passage of food through the digestive system.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Cinitapride include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as tardive dyskinesia, a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lips, tongue, and extremities.

Related Terms

• Gastroprokinetic agent
• Antiulcer
• Gastrointestinal motility
• Agonist
• Antagonist
• 5-HT4 receptor
• 5-HT1 receptor
• 5-HT2 receptor
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Non-ulcer dyspepsia
• Functional dyspepsia
• Cinnarizine
• Metoclopramide
• Tardive dyskinesia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cinitapride
• Wikipedia's article - Cinitapride

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