Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide use for prolonged periods can result in increased secretion of the hormone prolactin from the pituitary gland. Increased prolactin secretion in males can result in reduced body & facial hair, growth of breast tissue, reduced sexual interest, and impotence. Increased prolactin secretion in women can result in excessive growth of breast tissue, milk production without pregnancy, reduced menstruation or absent menstruation, vaginal dryness, painful [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Metoclopramide and metabolites normally. The medication and metabolites can stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, Metoclopramide could be avoided in individuals with renal dysfunction and an alternative medication considered or used with caution, with periodical monitoring for renal function and development [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the bowels. In individuals with complaint of bowel obstruction, Metoclopramide intake, by trying to increase the motility, can result in perforation of bowel. Metoclopramide intake must be avoided in individuals with history of bowel obstruction. Metoclopramide use can induce symptoms of parkinson’s disease and aggravate symptoms of the disease in individuals with history of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Metoclopramide as follows: Do not take Metoclopramide, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Metoclopramide. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of Metoclopramide. Metoclopramide can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Metoclopramide, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metoclopramide as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Metoclopramide use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Metoclopramide, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]