Information about Reglan (Metoclopramide)
Reglan is a drug that contains metoclopramide as its active ingredient. It is primarily used to treat gastrointestinal conditions and certain issues with the digestive system. Metoclopramide works by promoting the movement of food and liquids through the stomach and intestines, which can help alleviate symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and bloating. It also helps improve symptoms related to gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) and delays gastric emptying in people with conditions like gastroparesis.
Product Highlights
- A condition that delays the stomach's ability to empty, leading to nausea, vomiting, and bloating.
- Particularly when associated with chemotherapy or post-surgery recovery.
- Used to treat symptoms of acid reflux that are not responsive to other medications.
- Helps reduce nausea and vomiting following surgery, especially when other drugs have failed.
Key Ingredient
Key Benefits
- Reglan helps accelerate the movement of food through the stomach and intestines.
- Effective in preventing and treating nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, surgery, or conditions like gastroparesis.
- Reduces reflux symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation, improving quality of life for individuals with GERD.
- Helps prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery, aiding in the recovery process.
Direction of Use
- Typically taken 3-4 times daily, 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Always follow the doctor's instructions for specific dosage.
- The dosage depends on the patient's weight and the severity of the symptoms.
- Usually administered by a healthcare professional, especially for treating nausea/vomiting or in hospitalized patients.
Safety Concerns
- A serious side effect, especially with prolonged use. It can lead to irreversible movements such as facial tics and jerky movements.
- May cause symptoms like restlessness, confusion, or tremors.
- Reglan can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms, especially in high doses or with certain underlying conditions.
- It can cause drowsiness, impairing the ability to operate machinery or drive.
- Such as muscle spasms, stiffness, and involuntary movements.
Avoid Reglan (Metoclopramide) If
- If you have a history of allergic reactions to this medication.
- People with a history of this condition should avoid Reglan, as it can worsen or trigger it.
- Metoclopramide can worsen this rare adrenal gland tumor.
- Reglan should not be used in people with certain GI conditions such as an obstruction, perforation, or bleeding.
- If you have significant liver or kidney impairment, the drug may not be safe or may require dose adjustments.
- As it can worsen symptoms in individuals with this condition due to its dopaminergic effects.
