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Cisapride

Drugs modifying intestinal motility

Description

Cisapride is a gastroprokinetic agent that increases motility in the upper gastrointestinal tract. It acts directly as a serotonin receptor agonist and indirectly as a parasympathomimetic.

Mechanism of action

It appears to increase the release of acetylcholine from mesenteric plexus of the gut.

 

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Mechanism of action

It appears to increase the release of acetylcholine from mesenteric plexus of the gut.

 

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