Pulsid 10mg Tablets
Pulsid 10 MG Description
Pulsid Tablet is an anti-emetic medication. It contains cisapride as the active substance. Pulsid Tablet is used in the treatment of heartburn due to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adult
s. It works by increasing the rate at which your oesophagus, stomach and intestines move during digestion. It also increases the rate at which your stomach empties into your intestines. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Pulsid Tablet may cause serious irregular heartbeats, which may be fatal. Tell your doctor if you have a family history of heart problems or if you have/had irregular heartbeats, heart disease, severe dehydration, vomiting, eating disorders or kidney or lung failure. Before starting Pulsid Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹25.07 |
You Save | ₹4.43 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Cisapride(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Heartburn due to GERD |
Side effects | Diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, nausea |
Therapy | ANTACID AND ANTI-REFLUX |
Uses of Pulsid 10 MG
Contraindications of Pulsid 10 MG
- If you are allergic to cisapride or any of the ingredients of Pulsid Tablet.
- If you have bleeding or an obstruction in your stomach.
- If you have any heart disease such as congestive heart failure, slow heart rate, heart rhythm disorder, a structural heart defect, heart block or other conduction disorders.
- If you have a personal or family history of long QT syndrome.
- If you have hardening of the arteries.
- If you have severe dehydration, malnutrition or an eating disorder.
- If you have kidney failure, severe lung problems or advanced cancer.
Side effects of Pulsid 10 MG
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stuffy nose
Precautions and Warnings of Pulsid 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have or had intestinal disorders or bleeding ulcers.
- You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking cisapride, talk to your doctor.
- You have liver or heart problems.
- You are taking medicines that can reduce the potassium levels in your body.
Mode of Action of Pulsid 10 MG
How Does It Work?
- Pulsid Tablet increases the movement of your esophagus, stomach and intestines during digestion.
- It also increases the rate at which your stomach empties into your intestines and increases the lower esophageal sphincter tone.
Directions for Use of Pulsid 10 MG
- Take Pulsid Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Interactions of Pulsid 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Pulsid Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Pulsid Tablet should not be taken along with medicines like bepridil (used to treat high blood pressure and heart-related chest pain); medicines used to treat mental disorders like chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, sertindole, thioridazine, thiothixene, trifluoperazine; clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin (used to treat bacterial infections); fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infections); medications for the treatment of depression such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, maprotiline, nefazodone, nortriptyline, protriptyline and trimipramine; medications for the treatment of irregular heart beats such as amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine, procainamide and sotalol; prochlorperazine (used to treat nausea/vomiting); promethazine (used for treating allergic symptoms); protease inhibitors such as indinavir and ritonavir used to treat HIV/AIDS and sparfloxacin (used to treat bacterial respiratory infections and sinusitis)....
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking anti-anxiety medications, anticholinergics (atropine, belladonna, benztropine, dicyclomine, diphenhydramine, isopropamide, procyclidine and scopolamine), anticoagulants/blood thinners such as warfarin, anti-bacterial like azithromycin, anti-ulcer medications like cimetidine, anti-infectives like dirithromycin, fluid accumulation/swelling reducing medicines like diuretics, antifungals like miconazole, tranquillizers and vitamins....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Pulsid 10 MG
- Store Pulsid Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Pulsid 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Pulsid Tablet used for?
Q: How to take Pulsid Tablet?
- Take Pulsid Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Cisapride uses, Side Effects & Warnings [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Propulsid (cisapride) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Cisapride [Internet]. Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online. 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
- Cisapride: Medlineplus Drug Information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2022 [cited 07 June 2022]
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