Metoclopramide Flashcards
1
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Brand Names
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Reglan, Metozolv
2
Q
Drug Classification
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Antiemetic
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
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4
Q
Indications
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Nausea, vomiting, migraine (consistent with diagnosis and previous hx of migraine)
5
Q
Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Side Effects / Precautions
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Dystonic Reactions, fatigue, headache, dizziness, somnolence, restlessness, akathisia*
7
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Adult Dose
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N/V: 5 – 10 mg IV/IO/IM; May repeat once after 10 minutes if
nausea/vomiting persists
Migraine Pain: 10 mg IV/IO infusion over 15 minutes or 10 mg IM
8
Q
Pediatric Dose
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No pediatric Dose recommended
9
Q
Max adult Dose (Max pedi dose)
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10
Q
Onset of Action
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1-3 min (IV, ); 10-15 min (IM); 30-60 min (PO)
11
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Duration of Effects
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1-2 hours regardless of route
12
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Routes of Administration
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IV/IO, IM, PO
