It comes as a tablet, an orally disintegrating (dissolving) tablet, and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken 4 times a day on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime. Injection is administered by health care providers into the vein.
Nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy:
Adults: IV- 2 mg/kg by infusion 30 min before chemotherapy, repeated every 2 hours for 2 doses, then every 3 hours for 3 doses.
Reglan , Metozolv ODT
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Gastroparesis is treated with 10 mg administered orally four times daily, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime.Nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy:
Adults: IV- 2 mg/kg by infusion 30 min before chemotherapy, repeated every 2 hours for 2 doses, then every 3 hours for 3 doses.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, bleeding, blockage, or perforation in stomach or intestines; and hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Metoclopramide
This medication is a gastrointestinal stimulant and antinauseant, prescribed for heartburn and esophagitis due to GERD and for treating patients who have gastroparesis (partial paralysis of the stomach) and prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.Trade Names/Brand Names of Metoclopramide
India :
Vominorm (10 mg) |
Rivnorm |
Perinorm (10mg) |
Metoclop |
Zerinorm |
Maxeron (10 ml) |
Vominorm (2 ml) |
Cosmet |
Cepar |
Emenil
International :
Reglan , Metozolv ODT
