Cisapride Compounded Soft Chews for Dogs

Description

Cisapride Compounded Soft Chews for Dogs are a prescription gastrointestinal prokinetic medication prepared for individual veterinary patients. Cisapride may be prescribed to dogs with certain conditions involving reduced or abnormal gastrointestinal motility.

Cisapride promotes coordinated movement through the gastrointestinal tract and may be used in the management of gastric stasis, constipation, reflux, and other veterinarian-diagnosed motility disorders.

The soft chew formulation provides a convenient oral dosage form for dogs that may be difficult to medicate with traditional tablets, capsules, or liquids. Cisapride is used extra-label in veterinary medicine and should be administered only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Uses & Benefits

• Compounded prescription medication
• Promotes gastrointestinal motility
• May be prescribed for gastric stasis
• May be used in the management of constipation
• May be prescribed for certain reflux-related conditions
• Promotes coordinated movement of gastrointestinal contents
• Convenient soft chew formulation
• Prepared according to veterinarian-directed prescription requirements

How It Works

Cisapride is a gastrointestinal prokinetic medication that acts primarily as a serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist. It enhances the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings within the gastrointestinal tract.

Increased acetylcholine activity promotes coordinated muscular contractions and helps move food and other gastrointestinal contents through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon.

Indications

Gastric Stasis / Constipation / Gastroesophageal Reflux / Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders / Other Veterinarian-Diagnosed Conditions Requiring Prokinetic Therapy

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:

Cisapride

Inactive Ingredients:

Refer to the pharmacy formulation information for complete inactive ingredient information.

Directions

Follow the prescription label exactly and veterinarian directions.

Administer the soft chew orally exactly as prescribed. The appropriate dose, frequency, and duration of treatment depend on the individual dog and condition being treated.

Do not change the prescribed amount or frequency without consulting your veterinarian.

Cautions

• Prescription medication.
• For veterinary use only.
• Use only as prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.
• Do not use when gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or bleeding is suspected or confirmed.
• Tell your veterinarian about all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements your dog receives.
• Potentially significant drug interactions may occur with certain antibiotics, antifungal medications, cardiac medications, antidepressants, and other medications that can affect cisapride metabolism or heart rhythm.
• Use cautiously in dogs with severe liver disease or abnormal heart rhythms.
• Keep medication securely out of reach of children and animals.

Possible Side Effects

Increased Defecation / Diarrhea / Abdominal Discomfort / Abdominal Cramping / Gas

Contact your veterinarian if your dog develops persistent gastrointestinal upset or any other unexpected or concerning reaction.

Precautions

Cisapride should be prescribed only after appropriate veterinary evaluation. Conditions involving gastrointestinal obstruction, perforation, or bleeding must be ruled out because increasing gastrointestinal motility in these situations may be harmful.

Use cautiously in dogs with significant liver disease or known cardiac rhythm abnormalities. Cisapride may interact with medications that alter its metabolism or affect cardiac rhythm, so provide your veterinarian with a complete list of medications and supplements your dog receives.

Use during pregnancy or nursing only when specifically directed by a veterinarian.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Protect the soft chews from excessive heat and keep them in their original packaging until use. Do not expose the soft chews to temperatures above 115°F, as excessive heat may cause them to soften or melt.

Disposal

Dispose of unused or expired Cisapride Compounded Soft Chews through a medication take-back program when available or according to applicable local medication disposal requirements. Keep discarded medication and packaging securely inaccessible to children and animals.