Reglan/Vominorm

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Metoclopramide 10mg Tablets are a GI Prokinetic agent. It belongs to the class of Antiemetic Agent drugs. It is known by the name of Reglan abroad as well as in India. However, it is also known as Vominorm in India, and Metozolv ODT abroad.

 

Purpose:

• Metoclopramide 10mg Tablets are used for relief of nausea and vomiting associated with migraine, chemotherapy or radiation, labor, infectious disease, malignant disease, and uremia.
• Reglan also helps in controlling postoperative vomiting.
• Small bowel intubation is assisted by this solution.
• Prevention of motion sickness can also be treated with this.

Mechanism:

Metozolv ODT increases the tone and amplitude of gastric contractions. It stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract without stimulating pancreatic secretions. This results in the resting tone of the lower esophageal sphincter.

 

Dosage:

• Strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The recommended dosage for effective results of the initial dose should be 10 – 15 mg of Reglan.
• For young adults of 15-19 years of age: 5 – 10 mg thrice a day.
• For children between 1 – 3 years of age: 1 mg thrice a day.
• For children between 3- 5 years of age: 2 mg thrice a day.
• For children between 5 – 14 years of age: 2.5 – 5 mg thrice a day.

 

Side effects:

• Common side effects of Metoclopramide 10mg Tablets are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, tiredness, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, or flushing.
• Serious side effects of Vominorm tablets are twisting the neck, tender breasts, mask-like facial expression, muscle spasms, arching back, changes in menstruation in women.
• In some people, there might be a rise in blood pressure.
• A serious but rare condition of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome might occur, where you experience muscle stiffness, severe confusion, fever, irregular/fast heartbeat, and sweating.
• If any of the above-mentioned side effects persist for long, or trouble you, consult your doctor as early as possible.

 

Precautions and measures:

• Inform your doctor about any medical history of dystonia, high blood pressure, blood enzyme problem, liver disease, breast cancer, hole in intestine, tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson’s disease, or pheochromocytoma, before starting with this drug.
• Prohibit the intake of alcohol and marijuana as it can lead to extreme dizziness and sleepiness.
• Pregnant and lactating women should take Vominorm under the strict guidance of their doctor.
• Do not indulge in activities that require attention and concentration right after consuming Reglan tablets.
• Keep a regular check on your blood pressure while being on the medication of Vominorm.

Do not cut, split, or break the Metoclopramide 10mg Tablets.