Metoclopramide Flashcards
1
Q
Metoclopramide Trade Name
A
Reglan
2
Q
Metoclopramide Class
A
Dopamine antagonist
3
Q
Metoclopramide Action
A
blocks CNS vomiting chemoreceptor trigger zone
4
Q
Metoclopramide Indication
A
N/V
5
Q
Metoclopramide Contraindication
A
<8YO or suspected bowel obstruction
6
Q
Metoclopramide Dose/Route
A
Adult: 10mg IV IM
Ped: 8-12YO 5mg IV IM
7
Q
Metoclopramide Side Effects
A
restlessness, extrapyramidal symptoms, sedation, increased GI motility
8
Q
Metoclopramide Other
A
dystonia and akathisia treated with diphenhydramine
