Materials and methods for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

摘要

The subject invention provides novel compounds and compositions for the safe and effective treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and related conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions of the subject invention comprise esterified cisapride derivatives. These compositions possess potent activity in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease and substantially reduce adverse effects associated with the administration of cisapride. These adverse effects include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and elevations of blood pressure and heart rate.