Drug reference
mosapride
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Prokinetic)
Mechanism of action
Promotes gastric emptying, increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and esophageal peristalsis, Increases gastric motility and cardiac rate possibly by releasing acetylcholine at the myenteric plexus; may act at the serotonin-4 receptor
Common side effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Dry Mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (3)
- Linaclotide + mosapride Moderate
- Lubiprostone + mosapride Moderate
- mosapride + Prucalopride Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is mosapride?
mosapride belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does mosapride work?
Promotes gastric emptying, increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and esophageal peristalsis, Increases gastric motility and cardiac rate possibly by releasing acetylcholine at the myenteric plexus; may act at the serotonin-4 receptor
What are the common side effects of mosapride?
Abdominal Pain, Dry Mouth, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with mosapride?
Linaclotide, Lubiprostone, Prucalopride
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