Cisapride stimulates stomach movement and also causes intestinal contractions, which can be helpful. Cisapride is also taken 20 to 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Metoclopramide and cisapride are called promotility agents. This antibiotic also improves stomach emptying. It works by increasing the contractions that move food through the stomach.
Side effects are nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing domperidone, which has been used elsewhere in the world to treat gastroparesis. It is a promotility agent like cisapride and metoclopramide. Domperidone also helps with nausea. Other medications may be used to treat symptoms and problems related to gastroparesis. For example, an antiemetic can help with nausea and vomiting.