Metoclopramide, also marketed as Plasil, is a drug indicated for the relief of surgical nausea and vomiting, caused by metabolic diseases, infectious or secondary to drugs.In addition, this medicine can also be used to facilitate X-ray radiological procedures in the gastrointestinal tract.
Metoclopramide can be purchased from pharmacies in the form of tablets, drops or solution for injection, for a price that can range from 3 to 34 reais, depending on the pharmaceutical form, the size of the container and the choice between the brand or the generic.This medicine can only be sold with the presentation of a prescription.
The dose of metoclopramide may be
If you intend to use metoclopramide for a radiological examination of the gastrointestinal tract, the doctor should administer 1 or 2 ampoules, intramuscularly or into a vein, 10 minutes before the start of the examination.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with metoclopramide are drowsiness, extrapyramidal symptoms, Parkinson’s syndrome, anxiety, depression, diarrhea, weakness and low blood pressure.
Metoclopramide should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula and in situations where stimulation of gastrointestinal motility is dangerous, such as bleeding, mechanical obstruction or gastrointestinal perforation.
In addition, it should also not be used in people with epilepsy, who are taking medicines that may cause extrapyramidal reactions, people with pheochromocytoma, with a history of neuroleptic-induced dyskinesia or metoclopramide, people with Parkinson’s disease, or a history of methemoglobinemia..
This medicine is also a contraindication for children under 1 year of age and is not recommended for people under 18 years of age, pregnant or lactating women, unless otherwise indicated by the doctor.
Does metoclopramide make you sleepy?
One of the most common side effects that can occur with the use of metoclopramide is drowsiness.Therefore, some people taking the medicine are likely to feel drowsy during treatment.
What are the effects of extrapiramideh?
Extrapyramidal symptoms are a set of reactions in the body, such as tremors, difficulty walking or staying calm, feeling restless or changes in movement, which occur when an area of the brain responsible for coordinating movements, called an extrapyramidal system, is affected, no matter what happens due to medication side effects, such as metocramlopid or being a symptom of certain diseases.
Learn how to identify these side effects.