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Cisapride

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Cisapride Definition

A substituted piperidinyl benzamide prokinetic agent. Cisapride facilitates release of acetylcholine from the myenteric plexus, resulting in increased gastrointestinal motility. In addition, cisapride has been found to act as a serotonin agonist, stimulating type 4 receptors, and a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. (NCI)

Cisapride Synonyms

Cisapride, CISAPRIDE, Propulsid, cis-4-Amino-5-Chloro-N-(1-(3- (p-fluorophenoxy)propyl)-3-methoxy-4- piperidyl)-o-Anisamide

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