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metoclopramide

metoclopramide

1 7.7
A medicine doctors give to stop feeling sick or vomiting and help digestion
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛtəˈkloʊprəˌmaɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metoclopramida
  • The CNS side effect profile of metoclopramide is broad and includes drowsiness, extrapyramidal syndrome (dystonias, akathisia), depression, dizziness, and insomnia.
  • metoclopramide and ondansetron
  • metoclopramide vs placebo
  • adverse effects from metoclopramide

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed metoclopramide to help reduce her nausea after the surgery.

  • At the sixth month of metoclopramide treatment, an antidepressant (Zoloft) was prescribed.

    Academic text (2007)

  • - Stop administration of the metoclopramide.

    Gridlock (2017)

  • The patient first complained to friends of depression in the third month of treatment with metoclopramide.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Neither ondansetron nor metoclopramide reduced nausea and vomiting in the emergency department.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Many patients find that metoclopramide effectively alleviates their vomiting during chemotherapy.

  • If you're experiencing severe stomach cramps, your healthcare provider might suggest metoclopramide as a treatment option.

Synonyms

antiemetic drug
vsmetoclopramide
  • Specialized
3.8

A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting

treats nausea and vomiting plus some other digestive problems

Surface Forms

metoclopramide singular
metoclopramides plural

Etymology

Metoclopramide is a long chemical name made from small parts, for example clo- (like chlorine) and the ending -amide; a helpful way to remember it is to think of a chemical medicine that works on the stomach, because it treats 'nausea' and 'vomiting'.