Uses of Reglan 5mg Injection
Reglan 5mg Injection is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Nausea, Heartburn, Vomiting
Side effects of Reglan 5mg Injection
The most common side effects of Reglan 5mg Injection are - Anxiety, Drowsiness, Dystonic Reactions, Seizures, Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Insomnia, Hallucinations, Headache, Restlessness, Suicidal Ideation, Akathisia, Confusion, Depression, Dizziness, Tardive Dyskinesia
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Reglan 5mg Injection
Do not use Reglan 5mg Injection if you are allergic to - Metoclopramide
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Reglan 5mg Injection.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Reglan 5mg Injection
Reglan 5mg Injection contains - Metoclopramide
Metoclopramide stimulates motility of upper GI tract, increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and blocks dopamine receptors at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
Overdose of Reglan 5mg Injection
The dosage of Reglan 5mg Injection depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Reglan 5mg Injection
If you forget to take a dose of Reglan 5mg Injection, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Reglan 5mg Injection
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Reglan 5mg Injection
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :- Anticholinergics, opioid analgesics:
May antagonize GI motility effects of
metoclopramide. Use together cautiously.
CNS depressants:
May cause additive CNS effects. Avoid using together.
Levodopa:
Levodopa and metoclopramide have opposite effects on dopamine receptors. Avoid using
together.
MAO inhibitors:
May increase release of catecholamines in patients with hypertension. Use together
cautiously.
Phenothiazines:
May increase risk of extrapyramidal effects. Monitor patient closely.