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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metoclopramide as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Metoclopramide 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metoclopramide as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                       Metoclopramide use can rarely result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Metoclopramide with a snack can help avoid the unpleasant nauseating sensation with the medication. Metoclopramide, being a prokinetic agent, can increase the motility of the bowels and consequently, result in diarrhea. Compliance with fluid and electrolyte resuscitation recommendations can help [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Metoclopramide as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. 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 [...]