METOCLOPRAMIDE 10MG/2ML INJECTION 10'S PM

Description:

Metoclopramide Injection Ampoule - Pfizer Metoclopramide hydrochloride 10 mg/2 mL.

Metoclopramide hydrochloride is 4-amino-5-chloro-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-2-methoxybenzamide
hydrochloride monohydrate. It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or crystals,
very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, sparingly soluble in methylene chloride,
practically insoluble in ether.

Indications:

Adults (20 years or older):

• Relief of nausea and vomiting associated with migraine, cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation),
• malignant disease, labour, infectious disease and uraemia
• Control of post operative vomiting
• Assist in small bowel intubation
• Metoclopramide is of little benefit for the prevention or treatment of motion sickness

Young adults and children

Metoclopramide should be restricted to the following conditions when used to treat children and
young adults under 20 years of age because of the risk of adverse effects:

• Severe intractable vomiting of known cause
• Vomiting associated with radiation therapy or intolerance to cytotoxic drugs
• Assist in small bowel intubation

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