metoclopramide and metoclopramide side effects

Drug name

Metoclopramide

Indications

nausea, vomiting, prokinetic use

Other drug names

Maxolon, Gastrobid, Gastromax

Contraindications

Caution in liver or renal impairment, following GI surgery, in Phaeochromocytoma, in bowel obstruction,in pregnancy and breast feeding. Also caution in children

Side effects

Extrapyramidal effects, High prolactin levels, tardive dyskinesias, drowsiness, restlessness, diarrhea, depression, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, cardiac conduction abnormalities

Adult dose

5mg three times a day usually

Formulations

Tablets

Capsules

Oral solution

Injection

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