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US brand names:Compounded Cisapride
Cisapride Compounded is dosed at 0.1–1 mg/kg PO q8-12h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
5-HT4 receptor agonist that enhances acetylcholine release in myenteric plexus, increasing GI motility throughout the GI tract. Also weak 5-HT3 antagonist.
Removed from human market (cardiac arrhythmias) but available compounded for veterinary use. QT prolongation risk. Do not combine with azole antifungals or erythromycin.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–1 mg/kg | q8-12h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q8h | Moderate | Whitehead K, Cortes Y, Eirmann L. Gastrointestinal dysmotility disorders in critically ill dogs and cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Car. 2016;26(2):234-253. doi:10.1111/vec.12449 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.297 (2026-08-01). |
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