Uses, Side Effects, Price of METCLOMIDE Injection 2ml

METCLOMIDE INJECTION contains Metoclopramide which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-emetics. It is indicated for both adults and children (aged 1 to 18 years) to prevent nausea and vomiting which may occur after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. It can also be used to treat nausea and vomiting which is associated with migraine in adults.

Migraine is a headache that causes severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, particularly on one side of the head and it is characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.

Your doctor may perform blood tests during treatment with METCLOMIDE INJECTION to monitor your blood pigment (hemoglobin) levels. Your doctor may immediately or permanently stop your treatment if there are any abnormalities in the levels of blood pigment.

Before receiving METCLOMIDE INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are having liver, kidney, or heart diseases, porphyria (rare blood disorder), brain problems, and also if you are using any other medicines that may affect your heartbeat.

USES OF METCLOMIDE INJECTION:

• Prevents nausea and vomiting (that occurs after surgery in adults and children).
• Prevents delayed nausea and vomiting (that occurs after chemotherapy (in children) or caused by radiotherapy (in adults)).
• Treats nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine (in adults).

HOW METCLOMIDE INJECTION WORKS:

METCLOMIDE INJECTION acts and supresses certain centers called dopamine (brain chemical) centers by decreasing the sensitivity of the nerves that transmit signals from the gastrointestinal tract to the vomiting centers in the brain. It also relaxes the muscles of the stomach and enhances the motility of the gut and prevents nausea and vomiting.

SIDE EFFECTS OF METCLOMIDE INJECTION:

RARE

• Confusion.
• Convulsions (fits) especially in patients with a history of epilepsy (seizures).

Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving METCLOMIDE INJECTION:

• Uncontrollable movements (often head or neck) which may occur in children or young adults.
• Signs of a brain disorder called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (such as high fever, high blood pressure, convulsions (fits), sweating, and production of saliva).
• Signs of severe allergic reactions (such as itching.

FAQs:

Q1 What are the common side effects of [GBNKWYWORD]? The common side effects of receiving METCLOMIDE INJECTION are drowsiness, uncontrollable body movements (such as shaking, tics, twisting movements or muscle stiffness or rigidity), tremors and rigidity similar to Parkinson’s disease, restlessness, diarrhea, and feeling weak. Informs your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

Q2 How METCLOMIDE INJECTION is administered? METCLOMIDE INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as a slow injection (at least 3 minutes) or can be given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly). Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and disease condition..

Q3 What is METCLOMIDE INJECTION and why is it given? METCLOMIDE INJECTION contains metoclopramide which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-emetics. It is indicated for both adults and children (aged 1 to 18 years) to prevent nausea and vomiting which may occur after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. It can also be used to treat nausea and vomiting which is associated with migraine in adults.