METOCLOPRAMIDE

Overview

METOCLOPRAMIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. Metoclopramide oral (taken by mouth) is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief. Metoclopramide oral is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals. Metoclopramide injection is used to treat severe diabetic gastroparesis. The injection is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery or to aid in certain medical procedures involving the stomach or intestines.

Usage

METOCLOPRAMIDE is generally used to treat: Gastroparesis
METOCLOPRAMIDE can address symptoms like: Heartburn, Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

Caution needed for children, elderly, patients with history of liver or kidney disease, porphyria (group of inherited or acquired disorders of certain enzymes), epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, history of depression. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness.  Do not take more than the recommended dose or use this medication for longer than 12 weeks without checking with your doctor. Avoid prolong usage of this medication, otherwise it may lead to involuntary movements.

Symptoms of Overdosage

METOCLOPRAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

METOCLOPRAMIDE : Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Fever, Loose Motion, Nausea, Frequent Urination, Eyes Blurred Vision

Serious Side-Effects

METOCLOPRAMIDE : Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Confusion, Hands Swelling, Irregular Menstrual Periods

Rare Side-Effects

METOCLOPRAMIDE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

METOCLOPRAMIDE can interfere with: Depression, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Seizure, Tardive Dyskinesia, Congestive Heart Disease, Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

METOCLOPRAMIDE is categorized as:
  • GI STIMULANTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with METOCLOPRAMIDE as Ingredient

ALMET 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
ALMET 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
AVINORM TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE
CLOPRAM 25MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 25.0 MG
CLOPRAM 50MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 50.0 MG
COPAR 1.25MG/125MG SYPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 1.25 MG
COPAR 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
DYSVON 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
DYSVON M 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
DYSVON M LIQUIDMETOCLOPRAMIDE , PARACETAMOL
EMENIL 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
EMENORM 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
EMENORM 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
EMENORM 5MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
FENOMET 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
MAXERON 10MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
MAXERON 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
MAXERON 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
MAXERON 5MG SYPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
MAXERON MPS 5MG/125MG TABSIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
MECLOMIDE SUSPMETOCLOPRAMIDE
METACLOP 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
METACLOP-P 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
METACLOPRAMIDE INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE
METADRATE 10MG/480MG SYPMAGALDRATE 480.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
METADRATE 10MG/480MG TABMAGALDRATE 480.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
METCON 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
METOCLOP TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE
METOCLOPRAMIDE 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE
METOCLOPRAMIDE INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG/ML
METOPAR 5MG/325MG TABPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
METOPAR 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
METOPAR SUSPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 0.5 MG
METOPAR TABPARACETAMOL 500 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG
NAUSINORM 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
NORPER 10MG/480MG TABMAGALDRATE 480.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
NORPER 20MG/400MG SUSPMAGALDRATE 400.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 20.0 MG
PARAMET 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
PARAMET TABPARACETAMOL 325 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG
PARANORM 5MG/500MG TABPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
PERIDON 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
PERILIN INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE
PERINORM 10MG TAB MDMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
PERINORM 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10 MG
PERINORM 5MG DPSMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
PERINORM 5MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG
PERINORM 5MG/5ML SYPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 1 MG/ML
PERINORM 5MG/ML INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG/ML
PERINORM AMPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG
PERINORM INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE
PERINORM MPS 5MG/125MG TABSIMETHICONE 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
PERINORM SYRMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG
PERINORM-CD CAPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 15 MG
PERINORM-CD CAPULEMETOCLOPRAMIDE 15.0 MG
PROMET 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
REGGI 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
REGLAN 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
REGLAN 5MG SYPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
REGLAN MD TAB MDMETOCLOPRAMIDE
VOMIDE TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10 MG
VOMINIL 5MG SYPMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG
VOMINORM 10MG TABMETOCLOPRAMIDE 10.0 MG
VOMINORM 5MG INJMETOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG