Metoclopramide Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Type | Antiemetic |
PRESENTATION | 10 mg in 2ml ampoules |
ACTION | Antiemetic centrally acting on brain stem increases gastric emptying Onset: 3 – 15 minutes (IV) Duration: 30 minutes |
USES | 1. Prevent vomiting: when narcotic analgesic is to be administered 2. High spinal injury 3. Serious eye injury 4Suspected ischaemic chest pain 5. Treat nausea & vomiting |
ADVERSE EFFECTS: | 1. Drowsiness 2. Lethargy 3. Dry mouth 4. Oculogyric crisis, facial spasms 5. Speech difficulties. |
PRECAUTIONS | Concomitant phenothiazide tranquilliser use – will increase the likelihood of side effects. |
CONTRA-INDICATIONS | 1. Previous reaction 2. G.I. bleeding |
Dose | Adult dose: 10 mg lV over 2 minutes IM 10 mg Give prior to narcotic administration Single dose only Paediatric dose Not used |
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