METOCLOPRAMIDE (ReglanŽ) has a number of uses. Metoclopramide helps to control and relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease such as heartburn. It is also used to help people with poor motility of the stomach and intestinal tract. Metoclopramide helps to relieve nausea and vomiting associated with the treatment of cancer, surgery, or certain intestinal procedures
Metoclopramide is a gastrointestinal stimulant and anti-nauseant. Metoclopramide is used for short term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in certain patients who do not respond to other therapy. Metoclopramide is aslo used to treat symptoms of a certain digestive problem in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis).
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you are allergic to Metoclopramide, any other medicine, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
you have asthma
you have stomach obstruction, bleeding, or perforation
you have breast cancer
you have seizures (convulsions)
you have depression
you have pheochromocytoma
you have G6PD deficiency
you have Parkinson's disease or a movement disorder
you have stomach obstruction, bleeding, or perforation
you have high blood pressure
you have methemoglobin reductase deficiency
you have kidney disease
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's instructions
Take Metoclopramide on an empty stomach, about thirty minutes before eating
Take your doses at regular intervals
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Metoclopramide may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing other tasks that rquire mental alertness until you know how Metoclopramide affects you.
Tell your doctor if you are taking Metoclopramide and you are going to have surgery
What drug(s) may interact with Metoclopramide?
medicines for sleep or for pain
medicines for diabetes, including insulin
medicines for Parkinson's disease, like levodopa
medicines for diarrhea
medicines for mental problems or psychotic disturbances
medicines for hay fever and other allergies
medicines for mental depression
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
unusual tiredness or weakness
breast enlargement in men or women, or production of breast-milk in women who are not breast-feeding
skin rash
change in the way you walk (shuffling feet)
difficulty moving, speaking, or swallowing
muscle twitches or spasms
drooling, lip smacking, or rapid movements of the tongue
irregular heartbeat or palpitations
invlountary or unctrollable movements of the eyes, head, arms and legs
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
sexual difficulties (decreased sexual desire or impotence)
depression
restlessness or nervousness
diarrhea
menstrual changes
difficulty sleeping
headache
dizziness
drowsiness
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
