Metoclopramide Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drug is metoclopramide?
A
D2 + 5HT3 receptor antagonist
2
Q
What are the uses of metoclopramide?
A
GORd
Anti emetic for chemo patients
3
Q
What is the mechanism of action for metaclopramide?
A
- D2 + 5HT3 receptor antagonists
- acts on vagal afferent in gut > increased Ach > increases gastric emptying + peristalsis
4
Q
What are adverse drug reactions of metoclopramide?
A
- depression
- drowsiness + dizziness
- galatorrheoa
- parkinsonianism
- dystonia
