Oral / IM / IV
Metoclopramide
Maxolon, Pramin
Selectively binds D2 receptors
Mechanism of Action
- Antagonise CNS dopamine receptors, resulting in reduction in nausea and increased upper GI motility.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Nausea / vomiting
- Gastroparesis
- Adverse Effects
- Restlessness / anxiety / agitation
- Fatigue
- Headache / dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Dystonic reactions (rare)
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