Drug Information
Generic Name:
Metoclopramide
Pronunciation:
meh-tah-KLO-prah-mide
Product Name:
Reglan
Category:
Antiemetic Drugs
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV), intrmuscular (IM)
Uses:
Treatment of nausea and vomiting, to increase the muscular activity (peristalsis) of the gastrointestinal tract
Comment:
Metaclopramide is a very useful drug in management of patients with nausea and vomiting in the intensive care unit. It is also used to help with the placement of feeding tubes in patients.