Drug therapies that promote intestinal motility (ability of the intestine to move spontaneously), such as cisapride and vasopressin (Pitressin), are sometimes prescribed.
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For example, cisapride (Propulsid) was pulled from the market because of safety concerns about lethal drug interactions.
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Motility stimulants Cisapride is the one stimulant that is well studied, with a principal effect on oesophageal acid clearance.