Propulsid is the trade name of a drug whose generic name is Cisapride. This is a drug that increases the contractions of the muscles located in the lower part of the esophagus and its sphincter, which prohibits the reflux of acid and the other contents of the stomach up to the esophagus. However, patients who are suffering from Gastroesophageal Reflux have a weak sphincter. The weakening of the muscles of the sphincter allows the reflux of the acids in the stomach to the esophagus, causing damage to the esophagus and heartburn. Propulsid reduces the incidence of the reflux of stomach acid by making the sphincter of the lower part of the esophagus stronger. Aside from this, it also strengthens the contractions of the muscles of the lower part of the esophagus. Propulsid hastens the process of digestion inside the stomach and empties them into the intestines right away. Since the contents of the stomach are emptied right away, there is reduction of stomach contents and acid reflux to the esophagus. This drug is also known as a treatment for bowel constipation.

Recently, the FDA has been informing specialists about the potential side effect of Propulsid. It has been discovered that this drug increases the risk of cardiac problems. Specialists are also advised to provide alternative treatments to their patients before they use Propulsid. The patient should be tested with a 12-lead ECG diagnostic exam before the administration of the drug to the patient. These recommendations have been given because of the emergence of several reports regarding rhythm disorders of the heart and deaths related to the use of Propulsid among some patients who have undetected ailments other than their gastroesophageal reflux.

The use of Propulsid as a treatment for acid reflux has caused sudden death due to cardiac arrhythmia or heart arrhythmia. On record, at least 111 people have already died due to medical ailments associated with the use of the drug. There have also been 400 cases in which a patient suffers from an abnormality in the heart because of the drug.

If you or a member in your family has developed ailments because of the use of Propulsid, you should confirm the condition of your health immediately with a specialist. If your problem has developed because your physician or the pharmaceutical company who has provided you with the drug failed to inform you of the possible dangers of Propulsid, contact a Propulsid lawyer. Aside from legal representation, your lawyer can provide you with information about the drug. State limits will not allow you to obtain possible compensation if you file a lawsuit past a given deadline. Your lawyer will provide you with information regarding your legal rights. He or she will also help you with the legal procedures that are required when filing for a lawsuit. You do not have to feel obligated when it comes to legal fees since most lawyers provides you with a service based on contingency. This means that you do not have to pay your lawyer while you are still in the process of litigation, but will give them a percentage of the compensation that you receive.