Drugs used to treat GORD
Metoclopramide
Anti emetic use only.
Indication:
Anti emetic use only.
Formulations:
Solution 1mg/ml
Tablets 10mg
Dose:
0.1-0.2mg/kg 6-8 hrly.
Side effects:
Increased gastric motility, extrapyramidal side effects, drowsiness and restlessness.
Interactions:
Increased effects of paracetamol
Opiates and antimuscarinics decrease the effects of metoclopramide
Increased risk of extrapyramidal effects with tetrabenazine.