Cinitapride

Cinitapride (trade names Cintapro, Pemix) is a gastroprokinetic agent and antiemetic agent of the benzamide class which is marketed in India, Mexico, Pakistan and Spain.

[3][4] It is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders associated with motility disturbances such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-ulcer dyspepsia and delayed gastric emptying.

It may be also used in the management of nausea and vomiting.

Cinitapride is the amide formed by reacting methyl 4-amino-2-ethoxy-5-nitrobenzoate (1) with the 4-aminopiperidine derivative (2).

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