Metoclopramide
मेटोक्लोप्रामाइड
What it is
Metoclopramide is a medicine that helps with nausea and vomiting by speeding up the movement of food through the stomach and intestines. It is available by prescription in India.
What it is used for
Metoclopramide is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, migraine, and diabetic gastric stasis. It works by speeding up the movement of food through the stomach and intestines, which helps to alleviate these symptoms.
- Nausea and vomiting in gastrointestinal disorders
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Gastroparesis
- Nausea and vomiting in migraine
- Diabetic gastric stasis
How it works
Metoclopramide works by blocking certain receptors in the brain and gut that are responsible for triggering nausea and vomiting. By doing so, it helps to speed up the movement of food through the stomach and intestines, which can reduce symptoms of nausea and vomiting. This mechanism of action makes it effective in treating various conditions that cause these symptoms.
How it is sold in India
In India Metoclopramide comes as tablets, injection, syrup, suspension, capsules and drops.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
If you experience extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesias, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, cardiac conduction abnormalities, or methaemoglobinaemia, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can be serious and require prompt treatment. Additionally, if you experience severe side effects or new symptoms, consult your doctor. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
Who should not take it
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Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking metoclopramide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Consult your doctor if you have hepatic or renal impairment before taking metoclopramide.
What happens if I take too much?
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience an overdose of metoclopramide.
Does it make you sleepy?
Metoclopramide can cause drowsiness, so be cautious when driving or operating machinery.
Brand names
93 medicines sold in India contain Metoclopramide.
Brands sold in India include Vominorm, Emenorm, Nausinorm, Almet, Promet, Perinorm, Peridon, Metocan. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Metoclopramide
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Metoclopramide
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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