Metoclopramide Hcl Monohydrate
Metoclopramide HCl Monohydrate 100GM of
What is Metoclopramide Hcl Monohydrate?
Metoclopramide HCl monohydrate is a prokinetic and antiemetic agent that is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and gastric stasis by enhancing gastrointestinal motility and accelerating gastric emptying. Its mechanism involves antagonizing dopamine receptors and enhancing the release of acetylcholine in the upper digestive tract, which aids in improved gastric transit. Commonly prescribed in conditions such as gastroparesis and reflux esophagitis, it also facilitates radiological examinations by improving gastric and duodenal motility.Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
Warnings
- May cause tardive dyskinesia with long-term use; consider discontinuing if symptoms appear
- Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, as it may cause hypertensive crisis
- Use caution in patients with Parkinson’s disease as it may worsen symptoms
- Avoid in individuals with a history of seizures due the risk of increasing the frequency
- Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure or severe renal impairment
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What is Metoclopramide Hcl Monohydrate ?
Metoclopramide HCl monohydrate is a prokinetic and antiemetic agent that is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and gastric stasis by enhancing gastrointestinal motility and accelerating gastric emptying. Its mechanism involves antagonizing dopamine receptors and enhancing the release of acetylcholine in the upper digestive tract, which aids in improved gastric transit. Commonly prescribed in conditions such as gastroparesis and reflux esophagitis, it also facilitates radiological examinations by improving gastric and duodenal motility.- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (such as parkinsonian symptoms or tardive dyskinesia)
- May cause tardive dyskinesia with long-term use; consider discontinuing if symptoms appear
- Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, as it may cause hypertensive crisis
- Use caution in patients with Parkinson’s disease as it may worsen symptoms
- Avoid in individuals with a history of seizures due the risk of increasing the frequency
- Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure or severe renal impairment
- Contraindicated in gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or perforation
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