Action
- Blocks dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone of the CNS.
- Stimulates motility of the upper GI tract and accelerates gastric emptying.
Therapeutic Effect(s):
- Decreased nausea and vomiting.
- Decreased symptoms of gastric stasis.
- Easier passage of nasogastric tube into small bowel.
metoclopramide has been found in Davis's Drug Guide
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