Product Description:
- Metoclopramide is used to prevent nausea and vomiting from surgery or chemotherapy.
- It is also used by people with diabetes who have slow emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis).
- Treating gastroparesis can decrease symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach/abdominal fullness.
- Metoclopramide may also be used in certain procedures where stomach emptying is needed.
- Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (dopamine) which can cause nausea and vomiting.
- It also speeds up stomach emptying and movement of the upper intestines.
- This drug is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements).
How to use:
- This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein by a health care professional.
- The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, weight, and other medications you may be taking.
- Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as dizziness, nervousness, and headaches).
- To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used metoclopramide for a long time or in high doses.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal.
Caution & Warnings:
- Before using metoclopramide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
- This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- History of movement/muscle disorders (such as tardive dyskinesia, dystonia) caused by a medication.
- Bleeding/blockage/hole in the intestines/stomach, pheochromocytoma, seizures, mental/mood problems (such as depression, thoughts of suicide), Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, liver disease, kidney problems, a certain blood enzyme problem (NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency), breast cancer.
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.
- Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.
- Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- If you have diabetes, this product may make it harder to control your blood sugar.
- Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor right away if you have high or low blood sugar.
- Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.
- Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially muscle spasms/uncontrolled muscle movements.
- Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, and Parkinson-like side effects.
- Drowsiness can increase the risk of falling.
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
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