What is the drug Reglan used for?
What is the drug Reglan used for?
It is used mostly for heartburn that occurs after a meal or during the daytime. Treating persistent heartburn can decrease the damage done by stomach acid to the swallowing tube (esophagus) and help healing. Metoclopramide is also used in diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs (gastroparesis).
Why is Reglan bad?
Use of Reglan, especially for longer than 12 weeks, carries the risk of developing a condition known as tardive dyskinesia (TD), a neurological disorder that involves involuntary, rapid movements of the face and body.
Is Reglan safe to take?
Reglan should be taken for only 4 to 12 weeks. NEVER USE REGLAN IN LARGER AMOUNTS THAN RECOMMENDED, OR FOR LONGER THAN 12 WEEKS. High doses or long-term use of metoclopramide can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible.
How long can you stay on Reglan?
You should not take REGLAN for more than 12 weeks. If you take too much REGLAN, call your doctor or Poison Control Center right away.
How does Reglan make you feel?
You may feel very anxious and restless for a short time, and then become sleepy while you are receiving a dose of REGLAN. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if this happens. You may have more side effects the longer you take REGLAN and the more REGLAN you take.
Is REGLAN bad for kidneys?
reglan® is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION – Use in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment).
How quickly does REGLAN work?
The onset of pharmacological action of metoclopramide is 1 to 3 minutes following an intravenous dose, 10 to 15 minutes following intramuscular administration, and 30 to 60 minutes following an oral dose; pharmacological effects persist for 1 to 2 hours.
What is the most common side effect of REGLAN?
Reglan (metoclopramide) is prescribed for gastrointestinal disorders. The most common side effects of the drug are relatively minor and include restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue and a general lack of energy.
