Prokinetic drug - METOCLOPRAMIDE /pharmacology notes
PROKINETIC DRUGS
- Drug that promote gastrointestinal transit and hasten gastric emptying
METACLOPRAMIDE:
- They act by blocking D2 dopamine receptor in CTZ -ANTIEMETIC ACTION
- Enhances acetylcholine release from cholinergic neuron in gut
ACTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT:
- Forward movement of content in upper gastrointestinal tract
- Increased gastric emptying
- Prevent reflux esophagitis
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM:
- Speeds up gastric emptying
USES:
- Antiemetic
- Preanesthetic medication
- In endoscopy
ADVERSE EFFECT:
- Sedation
- Gynecomastia
- Diarrhoea
Note: Kindly do not consume medication without consulting a physician ,notes on our site is to provide notes for students only.
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