Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Metoclopramide
Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Metoclopramide as follows: Metoclopramide is a medication mainly used to enhance motility of bowels in individuals with history of hypomotility. Metoclopramide is also used to reduce nausea and vomiting and counter GERD. Metoclopramide has multiple mechanisms of action, in order to accomplish these actions, as discussed below. Nausea and vomiting Vomiting center in the brain has dopamine receptors. Stimulation of these dopamine receptors in [...]