Name: Erica Marie H.

Fabrigas Date: November 4, 2023

DRUG STUDY
Drug Order Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindications Side Effects / Adverse Responsibilities in administering the
Effects drug
-Act as antiehemetic by -Relief of symptoms of acute -Allergy to CNS: Restlessness,  Monitor BP carefully during IV
Generic Name: blocking dopamine and recurrent diabetes metoclopramide drowsiness, fatigue, administration.
Metoclopramide receptors and also blocks gastroenteritis -GI hemmorhage lassitude, insomnia,  Monitor for extrapyramidal reactions,
serotonin receptors in - Short-term therapy for adults -Mechanical extrapyramidal and consult physician if they occur.
chemoreceptor trigger with symptomatic GERD who obstruction on or reac ons,  Monitor diabetic patients, arrange for
Brand Name: zone CNS fail to respond to conventional perfora parinsonism-like alteration in insulin dose or timing if
Reglan, Maxolon - Promote GI motility by therapy -Pheochromocytom reac ons, akathisia, diabetic control is compromised by
Maveran enhancing the response to - Prevention of nausea and -Epilepsy dystonia, myoclonus, alterations in timing of food
acteyclcholine of tissue in vomit associated with -History of seizures dizziness, anxiety absorption.
upper G I track cooking, photogenic cancer chemotherapy CV: Transient  WARNING: Keep diphenhydramine
Route: enchance - Prophylaxis of postoperative hypertension injection readily available in case
Oral nausea and vomit when GI: Nausea, diarrhea extrapyramidal reactions occur (50 mg
Intramuscular gastric suction is undesirable IM).
Intravenous -Facilitates small bowel  WARNING: Have phentolamine
incubation when tube does not readily available in case of
Dosage/ pass the pylorus with hypertensive crisis (most likely to
Frequency: conventional maneuvers occur with undiagnosed
- 10mg IV q4h - Simulation of gastric emptying pheochromocytoma).
and intestinal transit of barium
-10-15 mg PO up when delayed emptying
to 4 times/day 30 interferes with radiologic
minutes examination of the stomach or
before each meal small intestine

-At bedtime for 2-

8 weeks
 Name: Erica Marie H. Fabrigas Date: November 4, 2023

Drug
Classification:
Dopaminergic
Blocker