Metoclopramide Uses

Metoclopramide is used for Nausea, Heartburn, Vomiting

How Metoclopramide Works

Metoclopramide stimulates motility of upper GI tract, increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and blocks dopamine receptors at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

Common side effects of Metoclopramide

Anxiety, Drowsiness, Dystonic Reactions, Seizures, Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Insomnia, Hallucinations, Headache, Restlessness, Suicidal Ideation, Akathisia, Confusion, Depression, Dizziness, Tardive Dyskinesia

Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.