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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Antiemetic; The antiemetic action of metoclopramide is due to its antagonist activity at D2 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
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Class/mechanism: Antiemetic; antiemetic action of metoclopramide is due to its antagonist activity at D2 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
 
<br>Route: PO/IV
 
<br>Route: PO/IV
 
<br>Extravasation: unknown
 
<br>Extravasation: unknown
  
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For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.
  
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
 
''No known antineoplastic properties. Used for treatment and/or prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting.''
 
''No known antineoplastic properties. Used for treatment and/or prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting.''
  
[[Category:Drug index]]
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==Also known as==
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*'''Brand name:''' Reglan
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[[Category:Drugs]]
 
[[Category:Oral medications]]
 
[[Category:Oral medications]]
 
[[Category:Intravenous medications]]
 
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[[Category:Dopamine receptor antagonist]]
 
[[Category:Dopamine receptor antagonist]]
  
[[Category:Drugs FDA approved in 1980]]
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[[Category:FDA approved in 1980]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Pain and Palliative Care Medicine]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Pain and Palliative Care Medicine]]

Latest revision as of 01:04, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Antiemetic; antiemetic action of metoclopramide is due to its antagonist activity at D2 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
Route: PO/IV
Extravasation: unknown

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.

Diseases for which it is used

No known antineoplastic properties. Used for treatment and/or prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting.

Also known as

  • Brand name: Reglan