Uses, Side Effects, Price of REGLAN Injection 2ml:

Metoclopramide, a member of the class of medications known as anti-emetics, is a component of REGLAN. It is recommended for use by both adults and kids (ages 1 to 18) to stop nausea and vomiting that could happen after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. It can also be used to treat adult migraine sufferers' accompanying nausea and vomiting.

A migraine headache is marked by symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity and creates an intense throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. While you are receiving REGLAN treatment, your doctor may order blood tests to check your hemoglobin (blood pigment) levels. If there are any anomalies in the levels of blood pigment, your doctor may stop your therapy either immediately or permanently. Before taking REGLAN, tell your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, heart, or brain conditions, a rare blood ailment called porphyria, any of these conditions, or if you take any other medications that could affect your heartbeat.

Patients with epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, bleeding, obstruction, or gut tears, adrenal gland tumors (pheochromocytoma), involuntary muscle spasms, Parkinson's disease, or if they are taking medication to treat Parkinson's disease are not advised to use REGLAN.

REGLAN should only be used during pregnancy if specifically prescribed by a doctor. It is not advisable to use REGLAN during the first three months of pregnancy. Due to the possibility of it passing via breast milk, it is not advised for use by breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking REGLAN since it should not be administered to children (under 1 year of age) or elderly individuals without caution. The most frequent adverse reactions to taking REGLAN are weakness, tiredness, restlessness, Diarrhoea, and involuntary body movements. Immediately notify your doctor if any of the negative effects worsen.

USES OF REGLAN Injection 2ml

• 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))

Benefits of REGLAN Injection 2ml :

REGLAN acts and suppresses 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.

REGLAN 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF REGLAN Injection 2ml:

• Drowsiness
• Uncontrollable movements of the body (such as shaking, tics, twisting movements, or muscle stiffness or rigidity)
• Rigidity and tremor (similar to Parkinson's disease)
• Restlessness
• Diarrhoea
• Reduced blood pressure

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs :ABOUT REGLAN Injection 2ml

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

Q2 How REGLAN is administered? REGLAN 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 REGLAN and why is it given? REGLAN 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.