METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (Reglan) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reglan

What are the Indications for METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Reglan tablets are indicated for the: ‚Ä¢ Treatment for 4 to 12 weeks of symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux in adults who fail to respond to conventional therapy. ‚Ä¢ Relief of symptoms in adults with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis. Limitations of Use : Reglan tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD) and other extrapyramidal symptoms as well as the risk of methemoglobinemia in neonates [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. Reglan tablets are indicated for the: ‚Ä¢ Treatment for 4 to 12 weeks of symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux in adults who fail to respond to conventional therapy ( 1 ) ‚Ä¢ Relief of symptoms in adults with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Reglan tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and other extrapyramidal symptoms as well as the risk of methemoglobinemia in neonates ( 1 , 8.4 )

 

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