Metoclopramide (Reglan);
Gastrointestinal Stimulant, Antiemetic; Inj: 5 mg/mL
Soln, concentrate: 10 mg/mL
Syr: 1 mg/mL
Tab: 5, 10 mg;
Gastroesophageal Reflux (PO/IM/IV): 0.4-0.8 mg/kg/day qid (max 10 mg/dose)
Antiemetic, chemotherapy induced: 1 mg/kg
IV q4h prn. To prevent extrapyramidal reactions associated with this high dose, pretreat with
diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg
IV.
Nasojejunal tube placement: 0.1 mg/kg
IV (max 10 mg/dose)