Cinitapride
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Trade names | Cintapro, Pemix |
Routes of administration | Oral |
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Formula | C21H30N4O4 |
Molar mass | 402.495 g·mol−1 |
Chirality | Racemic mixture |
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Cinitapride (trade names Cintapro, Pemix) is a
gastroprokinetic agent and antiemetic agent of the benzamide class which is marketed in India, Mexico, Pakistan and Spain.[1][2] It acts as an agonist of the 5-HT1 and 5-HT4 receptors and as an antagonist of the 5-HT2 receptors.[3][4]
Uses
It is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as
dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying. It may be also used in the management of nausea
and vomiting.
See also
- Benzamide
- Gastroprokinetic agent
References
- S2CID 1284844.
- PMID 2981378.
- PMID 9211565.
- S2CID 25620004. Archived from the originalon 1999-08-27. Retrieved 2010-02-27.