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SymptomsDevelop tardive dyskinesiaProchlorperazineGastroparesisIrreversibleManufacturers of metoclopramideTake metoclopramideAntiemeticsDopamineLawsuitsDystonic reactionTaking antipsychoticDose of metoclopramidePatientsMedicationsAntipsychoticsInvoluntary and repetitive movementsOrder MetoclopramideCheap MetoclopramideDystoniaRiskIncreasesLawsuitIncidencesMovements of the extremitiesNauseaDosesSide effectsWyethSyndromesNeurological disorderDrugDrugsLong-term or high-doseTabletsTreatmentTongueChronicMovementMedicationRepetitiveInjectionDigoxinMotilityHydrochloride
Symptoms18
  • Tardive dyskinesia often mimics the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including spasming, awkward postures, grimacing, and other involuntary muscle movements. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • However, in some patients, symptoms may lessen or resolve after metoclopramide treatment is stopped. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • The side effects of tardive dyskinesia are characterized by generally irreversible symptoms that include random movements in the mouth and face, arms, legs, fingers and toes along with swaying body movements. (goodgeorgialawyer.com)
  • Prochlorperazine (Compazine) and neuroleptic medications, also known as antipsychotics, used to treat schizophrenia may cause tardive dyskinesia symptoms as well. (healthline.com)
  • Sometimes, a person with certain medical conditions may experience symptoms similar to tardive dyskinesia. (healthline.com)
  • Metoclopramide is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Reglan Injection Ampule (Metoclopramide) may be administered to help alleviate the symptoms of diabetic gastric stasis or to help prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting or nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. (buy-pharma.md)
  • Do not give Metoclopramide to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. (pocketpills.com)
  • The recommended adult dose of metoclopramide for symptoms resulting from delayed stomach emptying ranges from 5 mg to 10 mg 3 or 4 times daily before meals. (pocketpills.com)
  • Metoclopramide is also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of slowed stomach emptying in people who are recovering from certain types of surgeryand to prevent nausea and vomiting in people who are being treated with chemotherapy for cancerAsk your doctor about the risks of using this medication to treat your condition. (izmirpersonelgiyim.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia symptoms may take time to develop. (mhanational.org)
  • Tardive dyskinesia symptoms can vary from person to person-and they may not appear until months or even years after starting the medication that causes the disorder. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • In addition to the physical tardive dyskinesia symptoms, the disorder may lead to social isolation with the affected individuals feeling embarrassed and helpless. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia symptoms do not appear until the drugs have been taken for a long period-sometimes even after the individual has ceased treatment. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • The standard method used to screen and monitor tardive dyskinesia symptoms is known as the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) . (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • This high sensitivity may trigger exaggerated body movements (i.e., tardive dyskinesia symptoms). (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • Reglan, generic name Metoclopramide , is used for treating symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (gedlawyers.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia symptoms might develop over time or suddenly, even if a person has stopped taking Reglan. (gedlawyers.com)
Develop tardive dyskinesia3
  • Stated simply, the more Reglan a patient is given, and the longer he or she is given it, the greater the likelihood that the patient will develop tardive dyskinesia. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • At least two independent studies have found that 27 to 29 percent of patients who are prescribed Reglan for periods exceeding 12 months develop tardive dyskinesia. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • However, it's important to understand that not all people develop tardive dyskinesia from taking antipsychotics or any other medications. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
Prochlorperazine4
Gastroparesis5
  • Metoclopramide (Reglan) is a drug used to treat intestinal disorders, including diabetic gastroparesis. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • Presented as a Poster of Distinction at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2022, showed a 98.8 per 100,000 (0.1%) incidence of TD among gastroparesis patients treated with metoclopramide Supports Safety. (globenewswire.com)
  • Treating ongoing heartburn can decrease the damage done by stomach acid to the swallowing tube ( esophagus ) and help healing.Metoclopramide is also used in diabetic patients who have poor emptying of their stomachs ( gastroparesis ). (webmd.com)
  • Metoclopramide sold under brand names Reglan, Octamide, and Maxolon, is used to treat heartburn in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroparesis in people with diabetes. (usrecallnews.com)
  • Reglan, also known as Metoclopramide is a medication used in the medical field to help manage conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroparesis. (buy-pharma.md)
Irreversible4
  • Treatment with metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder that is often irreversible. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Evidence shows that Reglan can cause Tardive Dyskinesia, a serious and often irreversible movement disorder. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia is a serious and potentially irreversible movement disorder caused by certain prescription medications. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • And by the way, the tardive dyskinesia caused by Reglan is almost always irreversible . (virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com)
Manufacturers of metoclopramide3
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • On February 26, 2009 the Food and Drug Administration announced that manufacturers of metoclopramide (REGLAN), a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning about the risk of long-term or high-dose use, which has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, a condition which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs is no longer taken. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • According to a March 2009 U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Weekly Digest Bulletin, "FDA is requiring that manufacturers of metoclopramide [e.g. (virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com)
Take metoclopramide4
Antiemetics2
Dopamine12
  • The acute movement disorders that occur as manifestations of effects of neuroleptics and other dopamine antagonists include akathisia, acute dystonia, and other hyperkinetic dyskinesias. (medscape.com)
  • Withdrawal dyskinesias may also occur as treatment with dopamine antagonists is decreased or withdrawn. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to the prototypic orofacial dyskinesia, tardive syndromes also include a spectrum of hyperkinesias occurring during or after prolonged treatment with dopamine antagonists. (medscape.com)
  • Metoclopramide works by blocking a natural substance ( dopamine ). (webmd.com)
  • It is the result of the body's inability to properly use and process dopamine, and almost always caused by certain types of medication including antidepressants and drugs used to treat digestive and gastrointestinal disorders such as metoclopramide ( Reglan ). (usrecallnews.com)
  • Metoclopramide works in ways mainly by blocking the dopamine D2 receptors. (buy-pharma.md)
  • Tardive dyskinesia is thought to be caused by too much dopamine signaling in the brain . (mhanational.org)
  • Tardive dyskinesia and Parkinson's disease are both classified as movement disorders and are linked to dopamine, but they should not be confused with one another. (mhanational.org)
  • True to the name, tardive dyskinesia affects the nervous system following the long-term use of medications that affect the dopamine receptors in the brain-causing uncontrollable body movements. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • That is, tardive dyskinesia causes are often linked to the long-term use of prescription drugs that work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain (dopamine antagonists). (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • While the exact tardive dyskinesia causes are not clear, it's believed that the condition results from faulty dopamine signaling to areas of the brain responsible for controlling movements. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
  • Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract, speeding up the rate of which the stomach empties into the intestines by interacting with receptors for acetylcholine and dopamine on gastrointestinal muscles and nerves. (gallagher-law-firm.com)
Lawsuits3
  • There are currently at least 15 Reglan tardive dyskinesia lawsuits pending in different districts throughout the United States involving similar claims. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Rite Aid is suing Ranbaxy Laboratories in an effort to recover the cost of litigation Rite Aid spent while fighting lawsuits against Ranbaxy's drug metoclopramide, the generic version of Reglan. (careydanis.com)
  • Patients have been filing lawsuits by the thousands against Wyeth's brand name Reglan over its increased adverse side effects - tardive dyskinesia, among others. (careydanis.com)
Dystonic reaction1
  • Metoclopramide is contraindicated in patients with a history of tardive dyskinesia or a dystonic reaction. (bearnaiserestaurant.com)
Taking antipsychotic1
Dose of metoclopramide2
Patients23
  • Another analysis of study data by the FDA showed that about 20 percent of patients in that study who used metoclopramide took it for longer than three months. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • The FDA has also become aware of continued spontaneous reports of tardive dyskinesia in patients who used metoclopramide, the majority of whom had taken the drug for more than three months. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesias (TDs) are involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities that occur in patients treated with long-term dopaminergic antagonist medications. (medscape.com)
  • Patients prescribed Reglan or its generic version, Metoclopramide can develop a serious condition known as Tardive Dyskinesia. (goodgeorgialawyer.com)
  • At the very least, a black box warning will help prevent other patients from suffering this same injury," said Conte co-counsel Ralph Pittle, a former pharmacist who has been litigating metoclopramide cases since the mid-1980s. (drugtopics.com)
  • Reglan ( generic: metoclopramide ) is a drug used to treat heartburn and slow gastric emptying in diabetes patients. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia (TD) presents as involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, face, trunk, and extremities that occur in patients treated with long-term dopaminergic antagonist or partial agonist medications. (medscape.com)
  • Defendant Wyeth and its predecessors in interest had actual knowledge, through their own studies and studies by independent investigators, that doctors frequently prescribed Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and metoclopramide for long term use that was not safe for patients. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • Defendant Wyeth and its predecessors in interest had actual knowledge, through their own studies and studies by independent investigators, that nearly one-third of all patients who used Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide received it on doctors' prescriptions for 12 months or longer, rather than 12 weeks or less. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • Defendant Wyeth also had actual knowledge, through research by independent investigators, that the risk of tardive dystonia and other extrapyramidal side effects of Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide in patients who receive the drug for long term use is approximately 100 times greater than disclosed in Wyeth's package insert for Reglan and the Physicians Desk Reference monograph for Reglan brand metoclopramide. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • Defendant Wyeth also knew, or through the exercise of reasonable care should have known, that many patients who use Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide are not able to effectively metabolize Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide and that as a foreseeable consequence of their inability to effectively metabolize Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide, those patients have a greater risk of developing serious and permanent injuries. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • Defendant Wyeth was aware that its failure to disclose this information to the medical community and its failure to disclose it to the generic pharmaceutical industry would probably result in serious injury to patients who were prescribed Reglan, metoclopramide HCl and/or metoclopramide by a physician who was not aware of this information. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • The risk of tardive dyskinesia associated with metoclopramide is increased among long-term users of the drug, and also among elderly patients, especially women. (virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com)
  • Gimoti (metoclopramide) nasal spray may cost only $0 for patients whose commercial insurance covers GIMOTI, or $20 if it does not cover GIMOTI or they pay cash. (gimotirxhcp.com)
  • Metoclopramide is used for short term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in certain patients who do not respond to other therapy. (metodosanticonceptivos.online)
  • In a recent FDA study, they found that 20% of patients who used metoclopramide and developed TD took it for longer than 3 months. (gallagher-law-firm.com)
  • The recently updated guidelines for adult critically ill patients by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) suggest that, in most patients, it is acceptable to initiate EN in the stomach. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients should be monitored daily for tolerance of EN and inappropriate cessation of EN should be avoided. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Administration should be diverted lower in the gastrointestinal tract (post-pyloric feeding) in patients at high risk for aspiration or in case of gastric EN intolerance [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Combining evidence and pragmatism ASPEN/SCCM recommends GRVs not be used as part of routine care to monitor ICU patients receiving EN. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For patients at risk for aspiration it is recommended to initiate promotility agents, such as metoclopramide and erythromycin, where clinically feasible [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adverse complications of metoclopramide include tardive dyskinesia, akathisia related to the rate of infusion, and various cardiovascular side effects, although reported adverse events in critically ill patients are rare [ 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cases of hypertensive crises have reportedly been associated with metoclopramide after administration to patients with phaeochromocytoma. (medico-labs.com)
Medications7
  • A person may experience tardive dyskinesia due to taking medications such as metoclopramide (Reglan). (healthline.com)
  • The generic Reglan lawsuit alleges that the risk of tardive dyskinesia was not adequately disclosed on the warning label and that the manufacturers were aware of the risks associated with long term use of their medications, yet they took no actions to discourage it. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • However, earlier this year the FDA required makers of Reglan and other metoclopramide medications to put a black box warning on their labels, the most stringent act the FDA can take. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • While antipsychotic medications are the common culprit in cases of tardive dyskinesia, Reglan and other gastrointestinal medications can also cause this severe drug side effect. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • You could get Metoclopramide delivered at your doorstep from us in Canada if you ordered prescription medications with a valid prescription. (pocketpills.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder that may develop months to years after taking certain medications to treat bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. (mhanational.org)
  • Tardive dyskinesia is a response to certain medications. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
Antipsychotics2
  • However, Lafuente et al did not find evidence of involvement of a polymorphism with a variable number of tandem repeats (VNTD) in the DAT gene (SLC6A3) in dyskinesias induced by antipsychotics. (medscape.com)
  • If you are taking antipsychotics or any other drugs that carry the risk for tardive dyskinesia, regular screening of the condition is recommended. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
Involuntary and repetitive movements2
  • Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia , which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs are no longer taken. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • Studies have linked Reglan with a heightened risk of developing tardive dyskinesia, which is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary and repetitive movements. (gedlawyers.com)
Order Metoclopramide1
Cheap Metoclopramide1
Dystonia1
  • The atypical movements that characterize tardive dyskinesia are similar to those observed in other conditions like Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, Tourette's syndrome, Huntington's disease, and dystonia. (revivedetoxlosangeles.com)
Risk17
  • Current product labeling warns of the risk of tardive dyskinesia with chronic metoclopramide treatment. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • Well-described TD risk factors were common in metoclopramide-associated TD reports. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • TD risk factors relative to the intended benefit and duration of use should be considered in metoclopramide prescribing. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • Because of the risk of tardive dyskinesia , do not take this more often, in larger doses, or for longer than directed by your doctor. (webmd.com)
  • When used for extended periods of time or at high doses, Reglan side effects have been linked to an increased risk of the user developing an involuntary movement disorder known as tardive dyskinesia . (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • In February 2009, the FDA required that the manufacturers of all metoclopramide-containing drugs add a "black box" warning about the risk of Reglan tardive dyskinesia problems . (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with duration of treatment and total. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
  • Not to say that heartburn isn't painful, but how many of us would risk contracting tardive dyskinesia just to compensate for bad eating habits? (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • Other sections of the label likewise indicate that tardive dyskinesia is a low risk. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • The risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases the longer Reglan is taken and the higher the dose. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • It is important for a medical professional to adequately explain the increased risk of tardive dyskinesia posed by use of Reglan. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • The FDA and Baxter Healthcare recognize that Reglan increases the risk of tardive dyskinesia. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • This lawsuit alleges that the manufacturers of Reglan and Metoclopramide knew for years that the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia while taking Reglan was much higher than they reported to the FDA. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
  • Reglan] add a boxed warning to the label about the risk of tardive dyskinesia if the drug is used for long periods of time or at high doses. (virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com)
  • A person's risk of developing tardive dyskinesia typically increases with longer use and higher doses of Reglan. (gedlawyers.com)
  • An FDA-required boxed warning in the prescribing information addresses the risk of tardive dyskinesia (TD) associated with high-dose or long-term use. (bearnaiserestaurant.com)
  • In 2009 the FDA ordered a "black box" warning, the FDA's strongest, due to the risk of Tardive Dyskinesia. (gallagher-law-firm.com)
Increases1
Lawsuit3
  • The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Ethel Kellogg against Wyeth, which manufactured the drug metoclopramide under the brand name Reglan, as well as four manufacturers who produce generic metoclopramide, including Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Actavis Elizabeth, Barr Pharmaceuticals and Pliva. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • The California court reinstated a lawsuit claiming that Wyeth is responsible for tardive dyskinesia that developed after Conte took generic metoclopramide for four years. (drugtopics.com)
  • Contact The Gallagher Law Firm at (888) 222-7052 or contact us online if you think you or a relative may have developed Tardive Dyskinesia while taking Reglan and want to know more about your options and rights regarding a Reglan lawsuit. (gallagher-law-firm.com)
Incidences2
  • Studies also report incidences of tardive dyskinesia are higher in females and the elderly, with elderly women having an elevated likelihood of developing the disorder. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • The Gallagher Law Firm is currently prosecuting cases involving the pharmaceutical drug Reglan which has been connected to known incidences of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD). (gallagher-law-firm.com)
Movements of the extremities2
  • Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the extremities, or lip smacking, grimacing, tongue protrusion, rapid eye movements or blinking, puckering and pursing of the lips, or impaired movement of the fingers. (pharmacologycorner.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the extremities, as well as grimacing, rapid blinking and impaired movement of the fingers. (virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com)
Nausea4
Doses2
Side effects2
  • One of the more serious side effects of Reglan is tardive dyskinesia, a condition that causes involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and other parts of the body. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
  • Metoclopramide and erythromycin are commonly used promotility agents, although with relevant side effects. (biomedcentral.com)
Wyeth5
  • The state Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Wyeth in a case the held the drug maker liable for injuries caused by generic versions of Reglan (metoclopramide) made by another manufacturer. (drugtopics.com)
  • The state Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Wyeth in a case the held the drugmaker liable for injuries caused by generic versions of Reglan (metoclopramide) made by another manufacturer. (drugtopics.com)
  • In February, the Food and Drug Administration ordered Wyeth and other metoclopramide manufacturers to add a boxed warning to product labels. (drugtopics.com)
  • One is what Wyeth knew about metoclopramide and its association with tardive dyskinesia and when the company knew it. (drugtopics.com)
  • Defendant Schwarz purchased from Wyeth the rights and liabilities associated with Reglan, metoclopramide and metoclopramide HCl tablets, upon information and belief, the terms of which obligated Schwarz to be responsible for claims related to the ingestion or use of Reglan, metoclopramide and metoclopramide HCl, subject to a right of indemnification from Wyeth up to a certain dollar amount. (findtherightreglanlawyer.com)
Syndromes1
  • An even more severe side effect is the development of acute movement disorders, sometimes referred to as extrapyramidal syndromes (see "Tardive Dyskinesia, Reglan Side Effect" below). (thehigginsfirm.com)
Neurological disorder1
  • The danger that Reglan lawyers are investigating is tardive dyskinesia (also known as TD), a neurological disorder that manifests as repeated involuntary movements. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
Drug8
  • Metoclopramide is what is known as a "prokinetic" drug that works by stimulating stomach and intestinal muscles reduce the time the stomach takes to empty into the intestines. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia is a medical term for involuntary movements (dyskinesia), often repetitive, that are brought on by, and often last beyond the taking of, a drug (tardive). (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • Reglan Metoclopramide Drug Causing Tardive Dyskinesia? (goodgeorgialawyer.com)
  • Reglan (metoclopramide) is a prescription drug used to treat gastrointestinal problems in children and adults. (oshmanlaw.com)
  • Your doctor may have suggested Metoclopramide for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. (pocketpills.com)
  • If you have an intractable migraine, or status migrainosus: Your ER doctor may give you a drug called dihydroergotamine (DHE-45) as an injection or through an IV, along with metoclopramide. (bearnaiserestaurant.com)
  • Mensing , like almost all the recent branded/generic cases, involves Wyeth's drug Reglan - also sold generically as metoclopramide. (druganddevicelawblog.com)
  • The plaintiff used the drug a long time and suffered tardive dyskinesia. (druganddevicelawblog.com)
Drugs1
Long-term or high-dose1
  • The black box warns of tardive dyskinesia associated with long-term or high-dose use. (drugtopics.com)
Tablets1
Treatment4
  • In some cases, the condition may be lessened or disappear after metoclopramide (Reglan) treatment is discontinued. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for ongoing heartburn when the usual medicines do not work well enough. (webmd.com)
  • Reglan (metoclopramide) is prescribed for short-term treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, and is only supposed to be used for under 12 weeks. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • There is no treatment for tardive dyskinesia. (drugrecalllawyerblog.com)
Tongue2
  • Prevalent in tardive dyskinesia brought on as a Reglan side effect is the involuntary puckering/pursing of lips and sticking out of the tongue. (thehigginsfirm.com)
  • Tardive dyskinesia usually appears as involuntary movements of the tongue, face and cheek. (medico-labs.com)
Chronic1
  • People who suffer from Chronic indigestion or dyspepsia, which often presents as persistent or recurring pain in the upper abdomen, find relief in using Metoclopramide. (buy-pharma.md)
Movement2
  • 2. You have been diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia or other movement disorder. (goodgeorgialawyer.com)
  • Tardive means delayed and dyskinesia means abnormal movement. (medlineplus.gov)
Medication1
  • Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking metoclopramide and each time you get a refill. (webmd.com)
Repetitive1
  • Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive and involuntary movements and can be experienced in just one or several areas of the body. (mhanational.org)
Injection2
  • Metoclopramide is usually given by injection. (epnet.com)
  • Reglan, which is also referred to as Metoclopramide Injection, is a medicinal substance that has a wide range of therapeutic uses. (buy-pharma.md)
Digoxin1
Motility2
Hydrochloride1
  • Metoclopramide hydrochloride is a white or practically white, crystalline, odorless or practically odorless powder. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)