Metoclopramide Injection



 
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Metoclopramide Injection - Basic Information

 

Indication of Metoclopramide Injection:

Adults 20 years: 10mg three times daily.Young adults and children: the oral solution of Maxolon allows accurate dosingtablets should not be used in children under the age of 1515-20 years: 5-10mg three times daily5-14 years: 25-4mg three times a day3-5 years: 2mg 2-3 times a day1-3 years: 1mg 2-3 times a dayunder 1 year: 1mg twice a dayIntravenous: above dosages should be usedcan be given IM or by slow intravenous injection (1-2 minutes) Diagnostic indicationssingle dose of Metoclopramide should be given 5-10 minutes before the examination.adults over 20 years: 10-20mg15-20 years: 10mg9-14 years: 5mg5-9 years: 25mg3-5 years: 2mgunder 3 years: 10mgImpaired renal or hepatic function: Significant degrees of renal or hepatic dysfunction may require smaller doses. Half the daily dose is a recommended starting point. Subsequent dosing should depend on clinical response.

Schedule of Metoclopramide Injection:

S4

Common side effects of Metoclopramide Injection:

restlessnessdrowsinessdizzinessheadache

Uncommon side effects of Metoclopramide Injection:

tremoruncontrolled muscle movementschange in muscle tone (stiffness/floppiness)changes in blood pressureincreased secretion of prolactin, which may lead to excess milk production and leakagediarrhoeaconstipationdepressionincreased heart rate

Diseases treated by Metoclopramide Injection:

Migraine

Symptoms associated with Metoclopramide Injection:

Nausea and Vomiting


GN: Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Con: migraine