METOCLOPRAMIDE

Question 1

BRAND NAME

Answer 1

Reglan

Question 2

DRUG CLASS

Answer 2

Antiemetics

Question 3

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Answer 3

Increasing the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines.

Question 4

INDICATIONS

Answer 4

To prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting

Question 4

SIDE EFFECTS

Answer 4

CNS: drowsiness, extrapyramidal reactions, restlessness, NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME, anxiety, depression, irritability, tardive dyskinesia.
CV: arrhythmias (supraventricular tachycardia, bradycardia), hypertension, hypotension.
GI: constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea.
Endo: gynecomastia.
Hemat: methemoglobinemia, neutropenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis.

Question 5

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 5

Patient’s with known hypersensitivity to this drug.

Question 6

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 6

Assess motor function, and be alert for extrapyramidal symptoms.

Monitor the frequency, severity, and duration of GI problems (nausea, vomiting, heartburn, hiccups) to help document drug effectiveness.