Serious cardiac arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsades de pointes, and QT prolongation have been reported in patients taking cisapride. From July 1993 through May 1999, more than 270 such cases have been spontaneously reported, including 70 fatalities. In approximately 85% of these cases the events occurred when cisapride was used in patients with known risk factors. These risk factors included the administration of other drugs which caused QT prolongation, inhibited the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes that metabolize cisapride, or depleted serum electrolytes; or the presence of disorders that may have predisposed patients to arrhythmias. In approximately 0.7% of these cases, the events occurred in the absence of identified risk factors; in the remaining cases, risk factor status was unknown. Because the cases were reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of adverse event frequency cannot be made.
Numerous drug classes and agents increase the risk of developing serious cardiac arrhythmias. Cisapride is contraindicated in patients taking certain macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandromycin), certain antifungals (such as fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole), protease inhibitors (such as indinavir and ritonavir), phenothiazines (such as prochlorperazine and promethazine), Class IA and Class III antiarrhythmics (such as quinidine, procainamide, and sotalol); tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline); certain antidepressants (such as nefazodone and maprotiline); certain antipsychotic medications (such as sertindole), as well as other agents (such as bepridil, sparfloxacin, and grapefruit juice). The preceding list is not comprehensive.
QT prolongation, torsades de pointes (sometimes with syncope), cardiac arrest and sudden death have been reported in patients taking cisapride without the above-mentioned contraindicated drugs. Most patients had disorders that may have predisposed them to arrhythmias with cisapride. These include history of prolonged electrocardiographic QT intervals or known family histroy of congenital long QT syndrome; history of ventricular arrhythmias, ischemic or valvular heart disease; other structural heart defects; cardiomyopathy; congestive heart failure; clinically significant bradycardia; sinus node dysfunction; second or third degree atrioventricular block; respiratory failure; or conditions that result in electrolyte disorders (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia), such as severe dehydration, vomiting, or malnutrition; eating disorders; renal failure; or the administration of potassium-wasting diuretics or insulin in acute settings. Cisapride is contraindicated in patients with these conditions.
A 12-lead ECG should be performed prior to administration of cisapride. Treatment with cisapride should not be initiated if the QTc value exceeds 450 milliseconds. Serum electolytes (potassium, calcium and magnesium) and creatinine should be assessed prior to administration of cisapride and whenever conditions develop that may affect electrolyte balance or renal function.
If syncope, rapid or irregular heartbeat develop, patients should immediately stop taking cisapride and seek the attention of a physician.
Recommended doses of cisapride should not be exceeded.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease/GI dysmotility: Oral: Initial: 5-10 mg 4 times/day at least 15 minutes before meals and at bedtime; in some patients the dosage will need to be increased to 20 mg to obtain a satisfactory result.
No dosage adjustment provided in manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.
Initiate at 50% usual dose.
Refer to adult dosing.
(For additional information see "Cisapride (United States: Available via limited access/FDA investigational drug [IND] protocol only): Pediatric drug information")
Gastroesophageal reflux disease/GI dysmotility: Limited data available: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Oral: 0.15 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose 3 to 4 times/day; maximum dose: 10 mg/dose. Note: Doses up to 0.3 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours have been described; however, due to safety concerns, most experts recommend a maximum dose of 0.8 mg/kg/day in divided doses (Ref).
There are no dosage adjustments provided in manufacturer’s labeling; use with caution.
There are no specific recommendations in pediatric patients; based on experience in adult patients, dosage adjustment suggested.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
>10%:
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea
Nervous system: Headache
1% to 10%:
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence
Genitourinary: Urinary frequency, vaginitis
Infection: Viral infection
Nervous system: Insomnia, nervousness, pain
Ophthalmic: Visual disturbance
Respiratory: Cough, rhinitis
<1%:
Cardiovascular: Edema, palpitations
Gastrointestinal: Xerostomia
Nervous system: Drowsiness, migraine, tremor
Postmarketing:
Cardiovascular: Cardiac arrhythmia, prolonged QT interval on ECG, sinus tachycardia, tachycardia, torsades de pointes, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia
Endocrine & metabolic: Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth, gynecomastia, hyperprolactinemia
Genitourinary: Breast hypertrophy (females), urinary incontinence
Hematologic & oncologic: Aplastic anemia, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia
Hepatic: Hepatitis, increased liver enzymes
Hypersensitivity: Angioedema, hypersensitivity reaction
Nervous system: Depression, extrapyramidal reaction (including akathisia, dyskinesia, dystonia, parkinsonism), psychiatric disturbance (including confusion, hallucination, suicidal tendencies), seizure
Hypersensitivity to cisapride or any component of the formulations; GI hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, GI perforation, or other situations when GI motility stimulation is dangerous
Serious cardiac arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsade de pointes, and QT prolongation have been reported in patients taking cisapride with other drugs that inhibit CYP3A4. Some of these events have been fatal. Concomitant oral or intravenous administration of the following drugs with cisapride may lead to elevated cisapride blood levels and is contraindicated:
Antibiotics: Oral or IV erythromycin, clarithromycin, troleandomycin
Antidepressants: Nefazodone
Antifungals: Oral or IV fluconazole, itraconazole, miconazole, oral ketoconazole
Protease inhibitors: Indinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir, atazanavir
Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Cisapride is also contraindicated for patients with a prolonged electrocardiographic QT intervals (QTc >450 msec), a history of QTc prolongation, or known family history of congenital long QT syndrome; clinically significant bradycardia, renal failure, history of ventricular arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, and congestive heart failure; uncorrected electrolyte disorders (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia); respiratory failure; and concomitant medications known to prolong the QT interval and increase the risk of arrhythmia, such as certain antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotics, certain antidepressants, bepridil, sparfloxacin, and terodiline. The preceding lists of drugs are not comprehensive. Cisapride should not be used in patients with uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia or who might experience rapid reduction of plasma potassium such as those administered potassium-wasting diuretics and/or insulin in acute settings.
Special note:
On March 24, 2000, the FDA announced that the manufacturer of cisapride would voluntarily withdraw its product from the U.S. market on July 14, 2000. This decision was based on 341 reports of heart rhythm abnormalities including 80 reports of deaths. The company will continue to make the drug available to patients who meet specific clinical eligibility criteria for a limited-access protocol (contact 1-800-JANSSEN).
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Arrhythmias: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Serious cardiac arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsade de pointes, and QT prolongation have been reported in patients taking this drug. Many of these patients also took drugs expected to increase cisapride blood levels by inhibiting the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes that metabolize cisapride. These drugs include clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin, nefazodone, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, indinavir and ritonavir. Some of these events have been fatal. Cisapride is contraindicated in patients taking any of these drugs. QT prolongation, torsade de pointes (sometimes with syncope), cardiac arrest and sudden death have been reported in patients taking cisapride without the above-mentioned contraindicated drugs. Most patients had disorders that may have predisposed them to arrhythmias with cisapride. Cisapride is contraindicated for those patients with: history of prolonged electrocardiographic QT intervals; renal failure; history of ventricular arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, and HF; uncorrected electrolyte disorders (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia); respiratory failure; and concomitant medications known to prolong the QT interval and increase the risk of arrhythmia, such as certain antiarrhythmics, including those of Class Ia (such as quinidine and procainamide) and Class III (such as sotalol); tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline); certain tetracyclic antidepressants (such as maprotiline); certain antipsychotic medications (such as certain phenothiazines and sertindole), protease inhibitors, bepridil, sparfloxacin and terodiline. (The preceding lists of drugs are not comprehensive.) Recommended doses of cisapride should not be exceeded.
Disease-related concerns:
• Electrolyte disturbances: Should not be used in patients with uncorrected hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, such as those with severe dehydration, vomiting or malnutrition, or those taking potassium-wasting diuretics; should also not be used in patients who might experience rapid reduction of plasma potassium, such as those administered potassium-wasting diuretics and/or insulin in acute settings.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Risk vs. benefit: Potential benefits should be weighed against risks prior administration of cisapride to patients who have or may develop prolongation of cardiac conduction intervals, particularly QTc. These include patients with conditions that could predispose them to the development of serious arrhythmias, such as multiple organ failure, COPD, apnea and advanced cancer. Patients should have a baseline ECG and an electrolyte panel (magnesium, calcium, potassium) prior to initiating cisapride (see Contraindications).
No
In U.S., available via limited-access protocol only. Call 877-795-4247 for more information.
Oral: Administer ≥15 minutes before meals or feeding
An FDA-approved patient medication guide, which is available with the product information and at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm088994.pdf, must be dispensed with this medication.
Treatment of nocturnal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); has demonstrated effectiveness for gastroparesis, refractory constipation, and nonulcer dyspepsia
Propulsid® may be confused with propranolol
Substrate of CYP1A2 (Minor), CYP2A6 (Minor), CYP2B6 (Minor), CYP2C19 (Minor), CYP2C9 (Minor), CYP3A4 (Major with inhibitors), CYP3A4 (Minor with inducers); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential;
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Agents with Clinically Relevant Anticholinergic Effects: May decrease therapeutic effects of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor
Alcohol (Ethyl): Cisapride may increase adverse/toxic effects of Alcohol (Ethyl). Specifically, Alcohol (Ethyl) sedative and psychomotor effects may be enhanced. Alcohol (Ethyl) may also worsen nocturnal heartburn. Cisapride may increase serum concentration of Alcohol (Ethyl). Risk C: Monitor
Amiodarone: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Amiodarone. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Amisulpride (Oral): QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Amisulpride (Oral). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even greater risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Amitriptyline: May increase arrhythmogenic effects of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Arsenic Trioxide: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Arsenic Trioxide. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Azithromycin (Systemic): QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Azithromycin (Systemic). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Bedaquiline: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Bedaquiline. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Carbetocin: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Chloroquine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Chloroquine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
ChlorproMAZINE: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of ChlorproMAZINE. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Cimetidine: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Management: Consider alternatives to cimetidine. If this combination cannot be avoided, monitor for toxic effects of cisapride, particularly QTc interval prolongation. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Citalopram: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Citalopram. Risk X: Avoid
Clarithromycin: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Clarithromycin. Risk X: Avoid
Clofazimine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Clofazimine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
ClomiPRAMINE: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Clotiazepam: Cisapride may increase absorption of Clotiazepam. Risk C: Monitor
CloZAPine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of CloZAPine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate): May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Prescribing information for some moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors state coadministration with cisapride is contraindicated, while some others recommend monitoring and dose titration. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Dabrafenib: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Dasatinib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Dasatinib. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Domperidone: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Domperidone. Risk X: Avoid
Doxepin-Containing Products: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Doxepin-Containing Products. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Dronedarone: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Dronedarone. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
DroPERidol: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of DroPERidol. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Encorafenib: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Entrectinib: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Risk X: Avoid
Erythromycin (Systemic): Cisapride may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Erythromycin (Systemic). Erythromycin (Systemic) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. Erythromycin (Systemic) may increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Escitalopram: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Escitalopram. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Etelcalcetide: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Fexinidazole: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Risk X: Avoid
Fingolimod: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias (including TdP) with a continuous overnight ECG when fingolimod is combined with QT prolonging drugs. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor
Flecainide: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Flecainide. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Fluconazole: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. Fluconazole may increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Fluorouracil Products: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Fluorouracil Products. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Flupentixol: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Flupentixol. Risk X: Avoid
FluvoxaMINE: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Management: Avoid this combination when possible. The combination is specifically contraindicated in at least some non-US labeling. Risk X: Avoid
Fosamprenavir: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Fosfomycin: Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic) may decrease serum concentration of Fosfomycin. Risk C: Monitor
Fusidic Acid (Systemic): May increase serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor patients closely for increased adverse effects of the CYP3A4 substrate. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Gadobenate Dimeglumine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Gadobenate Dimeglumine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Gemifloxacin: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Gilteritinib: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If use is necessary, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and arrhythmias. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Grapefruit Juice: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Halofantrine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Halofantrine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Haloperidol: QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Haloperidol. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
HydrOXYzine: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Risk C: Monitor
Imipramine: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Itraconazole: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Lefamulin: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging CYP3A4 Substrates. Management: Do not use lefamulin tablets with QT-prolonging CYP3A4 substrates. Lefamulin prescribing information lists this combination as contraindicated. Risk X: Avoid
Levofloxacin-Containing Products (Systemic): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Levoketoconazole: QT-prolonging CYP3A4 Substrates may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Levoketoconazole. Levoketoconazole may increase serum concentration of QT-prolonging CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk X: Avoid
Levosulpiride: Benzamide Derivatives may increase adverse/toxic effects of Levosulpiride. Risk C: Monitor
Lofexidine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Lofexidine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Loprazolam: Cisapride may increase therapeutic effects of Loprazolam. Risk X: Avoid
Meglumine Antimoniate: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Methadone: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Midostaurin: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Midostaurin. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Moxifloxacin (Systemic): QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Moxifloxacin (Systemic). Risk X: Avoid
Nilotinib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Nilotinib. Risk X: Avoid
OLANZapine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of OLANZapine. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Ondansetron: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Ondansetron. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Opioid Agonists: May decrease therapeutic effects of Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic). Risk C: Monitor
Osimertinib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Osimertinib. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Oxytocin: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Pacritinib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Pacritinib. Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor
PAZOPanib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of PAZOPanib. Risk X: Avoid
Pentamidine (Systemic): QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Pentamidine (Systemic). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Pilsicainide: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Pilsicainide. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Pimozide: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Pimozide. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk X: Avoid
Piperaquine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Piperaquine. Risk X: Avoid
Posaconazole: May increase serum concentration of QT-prolonging CYP3A4 Substrates. Such increases may lead to a greater risk for proarrhythmic effects and other similar toxicities. Risk X: Avoid
Probucol: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Probucol. Risk X: Avoid
Propafenone: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Propofol: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Protriptyline: May increase arrhythmogenic effects of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Avoid): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor
QT-prolonging Agents (Indeterminate Risk - Caution): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias when these agents are combined. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk C: Monitor
QT-prolonging Class IA Antiarrhythmics (Highest Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-prolonging Class III Antiarrhythmics (Highest Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-Prolonging Inhalational Anesthetics (Moderate Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-prolonging Kinase Inhibitors (Highest Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-prolonging Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Miscellaneous Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
QT-prolonging Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Highest Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. QT-prolonging Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Highest Risk) may increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
QT-prolonging Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate Risk): May increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. QT-prolonging Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate Risk) may increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
QUEtiapine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of QUEtiapine. Risk X: Avoid
Quinupristin and Dalfopristin: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Quizartinib: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Ribociclib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Ribociclib. Risk X: Avoid
RisperiDONE: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of RisperiDONE. QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase CNS depressant effects of RisperiDONE. Management: Consider alternatives to this drug combination. If combined, monitor for QTc interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with additional risk factors for QTc prolongation may be at even higher risk. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Roxithromycin: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of Cisapride. Roxithromycin may increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Sertindole: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Risk X: Avoid
Simeprevir: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Sincalide: Drugs that Affect Gallbladder Function may decrease therapeutic effects of Sincalide. Management: Consider discontinuing drugs that may affect gallbladder motility prior to the use of sincalide to stimulate gallbladder contraction. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Sirolimus (Conventional): Gastrointestinal Agents (Prokinetic) may increase serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor
Sparfloxacin: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Sparfloxacin. Risk X: Avoid
SUNItinib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of SUNItinib. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Terbutaline: May increase QTc-prolonging effects of QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk). Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Thioridazine: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Thioridazine. Risk X: Avoid
Tipranavir: May increase serum concentration of Cisapride. Risk X: Avoid
Toremifene: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Toremifene. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Vemurafenib: QT-prolonging Agents (Highest Risk) may increase QTc-prolonging effects of Vemurafenib. Management: Consider alternatives to this combination. Patients with other risk factors (eg, older age, female sex, bradycardia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, heart disease, and higher drug concentrations) are likely at greater risk for these toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Coadministration of grapefruit juice with cisapride increases the bioavailability of cisapride. Management: Minimize consumption of grapefruit/grapefruit juice during cisapride therapy; monitor closely for toxic effects (eg, QT interval prolongation, ventricular arrhythmia).
Adverse events were observed in animal reproduction studies.
Cisapride is excreted into breast milk. The manufacturer recommends caution be used if administered to a nursing woman.
A 12-lead ECG should be performed prior to administration of cisapride. Treatment with cisapride should not be initiated if the QTc value exceeds 450 milliseconds. Serum electrolytes (potassium, calcium, and magnesium) and creatinine should be assessed prior to administration of cisapride and whenever conditions develop that may affect electrolyte balance or renal function.
Enhances the release of acetylcholine at the myenteric plexus. In vitro studies have shown cisapride to have serotonin-4 receptor agonistic properties which may increase gastrointestinal motility and cardiac rate; increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure and lower esophageal peristalsis; accelerates gastric emptying of both liquids and solids.
Onset of action: 0.5-1 hour
Protein binding: 97.5% to 98%
Metabolism: Extensive in liver via cytochrome P450 isoenzyme CYP 3A3/4 to norcisapride
Bioavailability: 35% to 40%
Half-life elimination: 6-12 hours
Excretion: Urine and feces (<10%)