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Cinitapride

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Trade names
  
Cintapro, Pemix

ATC code
  
A03FA08 (WHO)

PubChem CID
  
68867

Molar mass
  
402.49 g/mol

Routes of administration
  
Oral

CAS Number
  
66564-14-5

Formula
  
C21H30N4O4

Cinitapride

Legal status
  
In general: ℞ (Prescription only)

Cinitapride (trade names Cintapro, Pemix) is a gastroprokinetic agent and antiulcer agent of the benzamide class which is marketed in India, Mexico, Pakistan and Spain. It acts as an agonist of the 5-HT1 and 5-HT4 receptors and as an antagonist of the 5-HT2 receptors.

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How to pronounce cinitapride


Uses

It is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying.

References

Cinitapride Wikipedia