Cisapride for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Cisapride is dosed at 0.1–0.25 mg/kg PO or SC q 8–24 h in sugar gliders, per MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders. Cisapride is used in sugar gliders for GI motility enhancer. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO or SC. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cisapride in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Propulsid
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO or SC | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | q 8–24 h | GI motility enhancer | Weak | MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders |
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Mechanism of action
Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist. Enhances acetylcholine release in the myenteric plexus, promoting GI motility throughout the tract.
Side effects & warnings
Withdrawn from human market (cardiac arrhythmias); available as compounded product for veterinary use. Contraindicated with GI obstruction. May interact with azole antifungals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sugar gliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Cisapride for Sugar Gliders?
Cisapride dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO or SC 0.1–0.25 mg/kg q 8–24 h.
How is Cisapride administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Cisapride in sugar gliders: PO or SC.
What conditions does Cisapride treat in Sugar Gliders?
Cisapride is indicated in sugar gliders for: GI motility enhancer.
What are the side effects of Cisapride in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Cisapride across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Withdrawn from human market (cardiac arrhythmias); available as compounded product for veterinary use. Contraindicated with GI obstruction. May interact with azole antifungals.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with sugar glider dosing
Cisapride dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cisapride pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sugar gliders — 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.