Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Reglan as follows: Reglan is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete reglan 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, reglan 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 Reglan as follows: Reglan, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the bowels. In individuals with complaint of bowel obstruction, reglan intake, by trying to increase the motility, can result in perforation of bowel. Reglan intake must be avoided in individuals with history of bowel obstruction. Reglan 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 Reglan as follows: Do not take reglan, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of reglan. 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 reglan. Reglan can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on reglan, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Reglan as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Reglan 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 reglan, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Reglan as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Reglan can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care [...]