Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Do not take Metoclopramide with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can add to the confusion caused by Metoclopramide. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the confusion caused by Metoclopramide and so, must be avoided taking along with Metoclopramide. If you are prescribed metoclopramide to manage symptoms of nausea [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Metoclopramide as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Metoclopramide needed to derive the beneficial effects. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Metoclopramide, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the [...]

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 [...]