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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
METOCLOPRAMIDE - ORAL
(met-o-KLO-pruh-mide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Reglan
USES: Metoclopramide is used to relieve certain stomach-and- esophagus troubles such as diabetic gastroparesis and gasrtoesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to prevent nausea and voimting caused by other medications. It may be used for other purposes as determined by your dotcor.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your docotr. Meotclopramide works best when taken 30 minutes before a meal. Your dosage depends on your condition and response to the medication.
Do not take this more often or in larger doses than prescribed by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, restlessness or sleeplessness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your dotcor. Noitfy your doctor if you experience: involuntary movements of the eyes/face/limbs, muscle spasms, trembling of the hands.
Also, notify your doctor if you experience the following: any personality changes such as depression. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: adrneal tumors, seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, mental troubles or depression, intestinal/stomach blockage or bleeding, diabetes, asthma, any allergies. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Alcoholic beverages can add to the drowsiness effect cuased by this drug. Avoid alcohol while taking this meidcation. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before uisng this drug. Metoclopramdie is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your dotcor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: cimetidine, insulin, cabergoline, cyclosporine, digoxin, levodopa, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline), drugs that may add to the drowsiness effect of metoclopramide (narcotic pain medications, medications, tranquilizers, sleep medicines, antidepressants, drowsiness-causing antihistamines such as diphenhydramine), alcoholic beverages.
Before having surgery with a general anesthetic, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist in charge you're taking metoclopramide. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness; confusion; agitation; muscle restlessness; and uunsual movement of eyes, face, or limbs.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 68 and 78 dgerees F (between 20 and 25 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze liquid forms.
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