Metoclopramide

Uses

Metoclopramide is used in the treatment of heartburn, vomiting, indigestion, and nausea.

How it Works

How Metoclopramide Works Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent. It acts on the area of the brain that controls vomiting and also influences the upper digestive tract to enhance the movement of the stomach and intestines, facilitating the easier passage of food through the stomach.

Side Effects

Common side effects of metoclopramide include weakness, sleepiness, diarrhea, depression, and extrapyramidal symptoms.

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