Metoclopramide
- Generic Name
- Metoclopramide
- Brand Names
- Gimoti, Reglan
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H22ClN3O2
- CAS Number
- 364-62-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- L4YEB44I46
- Background
Diabetic gastroparesis is a condition that causes frequent nausea and vomiting, which has a negative impact on quality of life and poses a significant burden on the healthcare system. Metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting that may be associated with diabetic gastroparesis in addition to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER...
- Indication
Metoclopramide in the oral tablet form is used for symptomatic treatment of both acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis, in addition to the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who have failed to respond to traditional therapy. A nasal spray formulation is also indicated to treat adults with acute, recurrent diabetic gastropare...
- Associated Conditions
- Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastroparesis, Hiccups, Hyperacidity, Migraine, Nausea and vomiting, Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV), Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting, Acute, recurrent Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastric bezoar
- Associated Therapies
- Facilitation of small bowel intubation therapy, Gastric emptying for radiologic procedures
Electrogastrography (EGC) in Premature Infants With Feeding Intolerance
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2001-01-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2005-06-24
- Lead Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
- Registration Number
- NCT00008736
- Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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