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Propulsid Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: cisapride (removed from us market)
- Brand Name: Propulsid
- Drug Class: Prokinetic Agents
Propulsid (Cisapride (Removed from US Market)) side effects drug center
Propulsid Side Effects Center
What Is Propulsid?
Propulsid (cisapride) is a "prokinetic" agent that increases muscle contractions of the lower esophagus and the lower esophagus sphincter used to treat gastric reflux (the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus), which is usually experienced as heartburn. The brand name Propulsid is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available. Common side effects of Propulsid (cisapride) include:
- abdominal pain,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- increased frequency of urination,
- constipation,
- gas,