Precautions
The use of reglan®tablets is recommended for adults only. Therapy should not exceed 12 weeks in duration. Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux reglan®tablets are indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal refluxwho fail to respond to conventional therapy.
What is the duration of Reglan treatment?
1 Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the therapeutic or adverse effects of Reglan; therefore, consider a lower starting dosage of 5 mg four times daily with titration to the recommended adult dosage of 10 to 15 mg four times daily based upon response and tolerability.
How much Reglan is safe for the elderly?
REGLAN relieves daytime heartburn and heartburn after meals. It also helps ulcers in the esophagus to heal. to relieve symptoms of slow stomach emptying in people with diabetes. REGLAN helps treat symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, feeling full long after a meal, and loss of appetite . Not all these symptoms get better at the same time.
What are the benefits of Reglan?
Use of Reglan, especially for longer than 12 weeks, carries the risk of developing a condition known as tardive dyskinesia (TD), a neurological disorder that involves involuntary, rapid movements of the face and body. Depending on the person, TD symptoms may be mild and only last for a short time or they may continue indefinitely.
What happens if you take Reglan for too long?
Does Reglan work right away?
Metoclopramide (Reglan) typically begins to work in 30 minutes, so it's best when you time it with your meals. Taking metoclopramide (Reglan) at bedtime will also help relieve any worsening symptoms, since the muscle movements in your gut normally slows down at night.
Does Reglan cure gastroparesis?
Reglan has also been found to be effective in treating other conditions involving nausea and vomiting as well as nausea and vomiting associated with the use of certain medications. Reglan treats: Slow stomach emptying in people with diabetes, also known as gastroparesis.
Why is Reglan not recommended for long-term use?
High doses or long-term use of metoclopramide can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use metoclopramide, the more likely you are to develop this movement disorder. The risk of this side effect is higher in diabetics and older adults (especially women).
How long can you stay on Reglan?
Do not use metoclopramide products for longer than 12 weeks. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any unusual uncontrolled movements (especially of the face, mouth, tongue, arms or legs).
What is the best treatment for gastroparesis?
Medications to treat gastroparesis may include:Medications to stimulate the stomach muscles. These medications include metoclopramide (Reglan) and erythromycin. ... Medications to control nausea and vomiting. Drugs that help ease nausea and vomiting include diphenhydramine (Benadryl, others) and ondansetron (Zofran).
Does Reglan increase GI motility?
Metoclopramide stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract without stimulating gastric, biliary, or pancreatic secretions. Its mode of action is unclear. It seems to sensitize tissues to the action of acetylcholine.
Is Zofran better than Reglan?
For prevention of PONV after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, both metoclopramide and ondansetron are effective, and in preventing of nausea, ondansetron is more effective than metoclopramide, whereas there was not any significant difference between two drugs in preventing of vomiting.
What is the most serious side effect of Reglan?
Because Reglan can interfere with the brain chemical dopamine, people who take the drug are at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), two of the drug's most serious side effects.
How does Reglan make you feel?
You may feel very anxious and restless for a short time, and then become sleepy while you are receiving a dose of REGLAN. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if this happens. You may have more side effects the longer you take REGLAN and the more REGLAN you take.