Metoclopramide G.L. Pharma
Metoclopramide G.L. Pharma is a medicine that helps prevent nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Metoclopramide hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
G.L. Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
One dose is 10 mg (2 ml).
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine to you as a slow injection into a vein or muscle.
Important
Maximum daily dose is 30 mg (6 ml) or 0.5 mg (0.1 ml) per kg body weight, up to 3 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness
- •Depression
- •Involuntary movements like muscle twitches, tremors, or stiff muscles
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (stiffness, tremors)
- •Restlessness
- •Low blood pressure
- •Diarrhea
- •Weakness
- •Headache
RARE
- •Increased hormone levels (prolactin) causing milky discharge from breasts
- •Irregular periods
- •Hallucinations
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Seizures
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Involuntary muscle spasms after long-term use
- •High fever, high blood pressure, seizures, sweating, increased saliva (signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to metoclopramide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have bleeding, a blockage, or a tear in your stomach or intestines.
- Do not use if you have epilepsy.
- Do not use if you have Parkinson's disease or abnormal movements.
- Your doctor must wait at least 6 hours after each metoclopramide dose before giving the next dose to prevent overdose.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can increase the sedative effects.
- This medicine may affect your ability to react and drive.