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Cisapride was withdrawn from market due to fatal heart arrythmia as a side effect. is cinitapride also same as cisapride with a different name? does cinitapride also causes same side effect? is domperidone much safer option to consider?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cisapride and cinitapride are very similar , same class, but not the exact same chemical entity. Domperidone is a slightly different class. It also can cause arrhythmias Europeans have recommended restrictions. iI is not available in the US. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/cmdh-confirms-recommendations-restricting-use-domperidone-containing-medicines Discuss with GI other alternatives

Answered 7/12/2021

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