Drug Name

Reglan (Metoclopramide)

Drug Uses

Reglan is used for abridged term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in confident patients who do not respond to other therapy.

It is used to treat symptoms of a confident digestive problem in diabetic patients (diabetic gastroparesis). It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Reglan as directed by your doctor.

• Take Reglan by mouth 30 minutes before meals unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• It may take several days to weeks for Reglan to work. Do not halt using Reglan without checking with your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Reglan.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Reglan is a gastrointestinal stimulant as well as anti-nauseant. It works by increasing the movement of the stomach as well as intestines to help move food as well as acid out of the stomach more quickly. It as well as works in confident areas in the brain to decrease nausea.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Reglan, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Reglan at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Reglan out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Reglan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Reglan;
• you possess seizures (e.g., epilepsy); bleeding, blockage, or perforation in your stomach or intestines; or tumors on your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma);
• you are using cabergoline or pergolide;
• you are using medicines, such as phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine), that may cause extrapyramidal reactions (abnormal, involuntary muscle movements of the head, neck, or limbs).

Some health examination conditions may work with Reglan . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess depression, asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, Parkinson disease, blood problems (eg, porphyria), kidney problems, or abridged levels of an enzyme called methemoglobin reductase

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Reglan . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Cisapride or droperidol because side effects, such as muscle rigidity, increased heart rate, as well as altered mental abilities, may occur
• Anticholinergic medicine (eg, hyoscyamine), confident antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), or narcotic pain medicines (eg, codeine) because they may decrease Reglan 's effectiveness
• Acetaminophen, alcohol, levodopa, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), sedatives (eg, zolpidem), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), succinylcholine, or tetracycline because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Reglan
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of humorless side effects (eg, high blood pressure, seizures) may be increased
• Cabergoline, digoxin, or pergolide because their effectiveness may be decreased by Reglan

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• decreased energy; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; restlessness; tiredness; trouble sleeping.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); abnormal thinking; confusion; not light urine; decreased coordination; decreased sexual ability; quick, unhurried, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; loss of bladder control; mental or mood changes (e.g., depression, anxiety, agitation, jitteriness); seizures; very bad or persistent dizziness, headache, or trouble sleeping; very bad or persistent restlessness, including inability to sit still; shortness of breath; hard or rigid muscles; unexpected increased sweating; unexpected unusual weight gain; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling of the arms, legs, or feet; uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., of the arms, legs, tongue, jaw, cheeks; twitching; tremors); vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Reglan is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.