CISAPRIDE - ORAL (Propulsid) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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GENERIC NAME: CISAPRIDE - ORAL (SIS-uh-pride)

BRAND NAME(S): Propulsid

WARNING: Serious, even fatal heart problems have occurred when cisapride was used alone or with other drugs such as azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), nefazodone, protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), drugs used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine or sotalol, antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic or certain tetracyclics), antipsychotics (e.g., certain phenothiazines, sertindole), astemizole, sparfloxacin, and terodiline. This is not a complete list of drugs that should not be used with cisapride. Tell your doctor of all medications you are using. Do not use cisapride if you have (or have had) heart problems, kidney problems, chest pain (angina), low potassium or magnesium levels, or breathing problems. Use only the amount prescribed by your doctor.

USES: This medication is used to treat symptoms of nighttime heartburn due to reflux disease. This drug has been restricted in its use in the U.S. market due to safety problems.

HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth at least 15 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Take this as directed. Do not increase your dose, take this more often than prescribed or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor. LIQUID SUSPENSION FORM: Shake the bottle well before each use.

SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, headache, stuffy nose, constipation or coughing may occur infrequently as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor if you develop vision changes, chest pain, mental/mood changes or stomach pain while taking this medication. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: dizziness, fainting, irregular heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Important Safety Information

KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported.

Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.

The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.

Uses of KAPIDEX

Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4�8 weeks.

Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. Please see full Prescribing Information for KAPIDEX.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.