Cisapride – It’s Multiple Uses in Cats Cats are wonderful addition to our families but sometimes there are u pleasa t aspe ts of ha i g a at. Many of you know what I am speaking of, and it usually involves steppi g i so ethi g ith are feet i the middle of the night. Hair alls a d other o te ts of o it are a u fortu ate part of a y at fa ier s li es. But did you k o that hair alls are NOT a or al thi g for ats to produ e? Hair alls, he produ ed frequently (more than once a month) can be a sign that there is a problem in the digestive system. If your cat has had issues with vomiting, regurgitation or hairballs, your veterinarian may have prescribed Cisapride. Why Cisapride? Cisapride is a proki eti drug, hi h ea s that it ill get thi gs o i g alo g i the gastrointestinal tract. It stimulates movement in the pyloric section of the stomach and in the small intestines. It may be prescribed if your cat suffers from:
Esophagitis
Hairballs
Megaesophagus
Delayed Stomach Emptying
Regurgitation
Constipation
Tasty Liquid Formulation Cisapride is also no longer available outside compounding pharmacies.Cats are notorious for not wanting to take pills, especially if they taste bitter. At Care First Specialty Pharmacy, tasty liquid Cisapride suspensions are available. Our most popular flavors are tuna and poultry. Cats being treated for megaesophagus will especially benefit from this liquid suspension, as these cats can have difficulty swallowing pills. Side Effects and Other Important Information If your cat is taking other medications, such as amitriptyline or ketoconazole, please let your veterinarian and pharmacist know before giving Cisapride. Unwanted drug interactions can occur. Cats with liver disease or heart disease should be given Cisapride with caution. If you or your veterinarian is concerned that your cat may have a foreign body obstruction (digestive blockage) with a toy, piece of string, etc., Cisapride should not be given.