Drug name
Metoclopramide
Drug Instruction
Metoclopramide is prescribed for products_description term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux illness (GERD) in certain category of patients who do not react to other therapy. The medicine is prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of some digestive troubles and dysfunction in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis). Metoclopramide may also be used for other medical conditions as advised by your health care provider.
Intake Instruction
Please note that Metoclopramide should be prescribed for the treatment only by your health care provider.
Please also check the label on the medicine for clarifying exact dosing instructions.
Make sure to take Metoclopramide by mouth 30 minutes before food intake unless determined otherwise by your health care provider.
Note that the process of showing improvement may take several days or weeks thus be patient in taking the prescribed doses and waiting for effects. Stopping to take Metoclopramide without preliminary check up with your health care provider is not permitted.
Drug Category and Mechanism
Metoclopramide represents a gastrointestinal stimulant and anti-nauseant. It effects via increasing the level of movement of the stomach and intestines so that to provide necessary assistance to move food and acid out of the stomach more rapidly. It also effects in several areas in the brain to minimize emesis.
Missed Dose
Should you miss a dose of this medicine please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking double or extra doses at once is not recommended. If more than one dose is missed, please contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider.
Storage
The best conditions to keep the medicine at are to store them between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C).. The container where the medicine is stored should be tightly closed. It should be also strictly protected from moisture, heat and light.
Please make sure to keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Safety Precautions
Taking the medicine is not recommended in case:
you have allergic reaction to any component in Metoclopramide;
you have convulsions (e.g., epilepsy); haemorrhage, blockage, or perforation in your stomach or alvine; as well as swelling on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma);
you are in the process of taking cabergoline or pergolide;
you are in the process of treatment with medicines, such as phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine), which may cause extrapyramidal reactions (deviating from the usual, unintentional muscle movements of the head, neck, or limbs).
Please inform your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of these are applicable to you.
Crucial information:
Metoclopramide may cause giddiness, dizziness, or changes in vision. These effects may worsen in case you take the medicine with alcohol or certain categories of medicines. Make sure to take Metoclopramide with caution.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do any actions which require mental alertness until you certainly inform how this medicine may affect you.
Do not drink alcohol, do not use medicines which are liable to causing giddiness (e.g., sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Metoclopramide without preliminary check up with your health care provider; please note that this may add to their effects. Ask your physician or health care provider if you need any clarifications questions about the category of medicines liable to causing giddiness.
Diabetes patients – Please take into consideration that Metoclopramide may have an impact upon your blood sugar. Perform a check up of blood sugar levels regularly. Also make sure to consult your physician or health care provider before you make any changes in the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a by any chance fatal syndrome which can be caused by Metoclopramide . Symptoms may be liable to involve an abnormally high body temperature; stiff muscles; confusion; uncommon thinking; fast or extraordinary heartbeat; and perspiration. Necessarily consult your health care provider immediately in case you have any of these symptoms.
Lab tests, involving liver and kidney function tests, may be produces while you use Metoclopramide . Above-mentioned tests may be used to regulate your medical condition or check for side effects. Be certain to keep all physician and lab appointments.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
In case you are pregnant, immediately discuss the situation with your physician or health care provider. You may be in need of discussing the advantages and risks of using Metoclopramide at the time you are pregnant. Metoclopramide is explored in breast milk. Thus if you are or plan to be breast-feeding at the time of passing treatment with Metoclopramide, please make sure to immediately consult with your health care provider. Have a discussion with him concerning any potential risks to your baby.
Probable Side Effects
Please discuss with your health care provider if any of the mentioned most COMMON side effects afterglow or become or causing bother:
High - level energy; diarrhea; giddiness; drowsiness; headache; emesis; energized condition; tiredness; problems with sleeping.
Please inform your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the below – provided are applicable to you:
austere allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; hard breathing; tenseness in the chest; tumor of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; uncommon hoarseness); uncommon thinking; confusion; dark urine; low levelled coordination; low levelled sexual ability; fast, slow, or anomalous heartbeat; an abnormally high body temperature; hallucinations; loss of bladder control; mental as well as mood changes (e.g., depression, uneasiness, anxiety, agitation, jitteriness); convulsions; austere or persistent giddiness, headache, or problems with sleeping; austere or persistent impatience, including inability to sit still; shortness of breath; stiff or rigid muscles; sudden increased sweating; uncommon weight gain; suicidal thoughts as well as actions; tumor of the arms, legs, or feet; unintentional muscle movements (e.g., of the arms, legs, tongue, cheeks; tremors); vision problems; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Extra Information
An important note: This medicine is for you only. Sharing this medicine with others is not recommended.
If your symptoms do not show improvement or if they worsen, make sure to immediately turn to your health care provider.