Cisapride Compounded Oral for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cisapride Compounded Oral is used in cat for Megacolon/Chronic constipation. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cisapride Compounded Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Propulsid Compounded
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q8-12h before meals | Long-term; combine with lactulose/PEG and diet modification | Megacolon/Chronic constipation | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; JFMS Constipation Review |
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Mechanism of action
Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist that enhances acetylcholine release from the myenteric plexus, stimulating gastric emptying and colonic motility.
Side effects & warnings
Withdrawn from human market (cardiac arrhythmias) but available as veterinary compounded product. QT prolongation risk — avoid with other QT-prolonging drugs. Monitor ECG.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Cisapride Compounded Oral dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cisapride Compounded Oral pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.