Motility Agents Flashcards
1
Q
metoclopramide
A
reglan
2
Q
what does reglan do?
A
enhance acetylcholine activity in the GI tract
3
Q
indications - metoclopramide
A
gastroparesis, GERD, prevention of nausea/vomiting
4
Q
side effects of metoclopramide
A
extrapyramidal reactions, bradycardia, restlessness
5
Q
drug interactions
A
SSRIs, promethazine
6
Q
Box warning
A
Tardive dyskinesia
7
Q
metoclopramide use should be limited to
A
12 weeks