Metoclopramide is a dopamine receptor antagonist and has been approved by the FDA to treat nausea and vomiting in patients
2 mg/kg IV (infused over at least 15 minutes) 30 minutes before chemotherapy, then repeated 2 more times q2hr (after initial dose) Vomiting suppressed: Decrease to 1
Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance (
For headache and nausea: metoclopramide (Reglan) or prochlorperazine (Compazine) For nausea: oral antiemetics, metoclopramide, prochlorperazine
A risk-benefit assessment of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and feeling of fullness that lasts long after meals
Metoclopramide usually takes 30 – 60 minutes to work after an oral dose, or 1 – 3 minutes after an intravenous dose (if given by your doctor’s office)
Several OTC medicines are used as antiemetics
Five neurotransmitter receptor sites are of primary
Metoclopramide has an average rating of 3
Providers might also prescribe it off-label for morning sickness during pregnancy and nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
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Metoclopramide is used to relieve feelings of sickness (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
This medication takes about 30 minutes to start working
27% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 71% reported a negative experience
Metoclopramide is the most common medicine in this class and is typically used as a pro-motility agent to reduce nausea and vomiting
Some other Metoclopramide side effects that occur in dogs who have been treated with Metoclopramide include: Abdominal pain
It is used to help diagnose certain problems in the stomach or intestines
Confusion; drowsiness (severe) Other side effects of Metoclopramide
Dosages vary based on individual factors such as the dog's