Metoclopramide: -Class -Side effects -Warnings/Risks -Licensing -Dose

-Anti-emetic -Can induce dystonic reactions involving facial and skeletal muscle spasms and oculogyric crises (spasms within eye muscles) – Risk of neurological effects such as short-term extrapyramidal disorders and tardive dyskinesia – These risks outweigh the benefits in long-term or high-dose treatment – So minimise dose + duration of treatment -Usual dose is 10 mg up to 3 times daily, max daily dose is 500 micrograms/kg