Drug Summary

  Drug name:  cisapride
  Chemical name:  Cisapride
  Formula:  C₂₃H₂₉ClFN₃O
  _{Weight:   465.945
  CAS no:  81098-60-4
  DrugBank link:  DB00604
  Description:  In many countries (including Canada) cisapride has been either withdrawn or has had its indications limited due to reports about long QT syndrome due to cisapride, which predisposes to arrhythmias. The FDA issued a warning letter regarding this risk to health care professionals and patients.
  Indication:  For the symptomatic treatment of adult patients with nocturnal heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease.}