Cinitapride is a gastroprokinetic agent and antiulcer agent of the benzamide class which is marketed in Spain and Mexico. It acts as an agonist of the 5-HT1 and 5-HT4 receptors and as an antagonist of the 5-HT2 receptors. (en)
# Alarcon-de-la-Lastra Romero C, Lopez A, Martin MJ, la Casa C, Motilva V: Cinitapride protects against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats: role of 5-hydroxytryptamine, prostaglandins and sulfhydryl compounds. Pharmacology. 1997 Apr;54(4):193-202. "Pubmed":http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9211565 (en)
For the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying. (en)
The absorption of cinitapride (12mg) following oral administration was rapid, with peak levels being achieved 2 h after dosing; absorption following intramuscular administration (4mg) was even more rapid, with peak levels (50% more that oral levels) being achieved 1 h after dosing. (en)