Mechanism
of action
Mosapride citrate is a selective 5-HT agonist. It is
considered that this drug stimulates 5-HT4 receptors in the gastrointestinal
nerve plexus, which increases the release of acetylcholine, resulting in the
enhancement of gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying.
Reference:
Tripathi K.D., “Essentials of Medical Pharmacology”,
Jaypee brothers medical publishers, Seventh edition, New Delhi, page no.
663,667.
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