PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE CONTAINING (+)-NORCISAPRIDE AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT

摘要

Methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders caused by gastrointestinal motility dysfunction. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.