You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to metoclopramide. You should not use metoclopramide if you have a seizure disorder (epilepsy), bleeding or blockage of the stomach or intestines, or pheochromocytoma
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
This medicine should be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV or IM medicine. Sometimes a family member or friend can be taught to give you this medicine.
It may take several days for the IM medicine to work.
If a dose is missed:
This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Storage:
Store your medicine bottles at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking an MAO inhibitor (Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®, Eldepryl®), narcotic pain-killers, or medicine for depression.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking metoclopramide.
If you use insulin for diabetes, ask your doctor if you need to adjust your dose while taking metoclopramide.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other medicines that may make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, or if you are allergic to procainamide (Procan®).
Tell your doctor or dentist you are taking metoclopramide before you have any kind of surgery.
This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful when driving or using machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
Trouble breathing
Uncontrollable movements of the face, neck, or tongue
