Meclomid10mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meclomid. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Meclomid is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Meclomid is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Meclomid may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Meclomid may cause drowsiness, dizziness, dyskinesia and dystonias which could... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Meclomid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meclomid may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Meclomid is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meclomid may not be needed in t... View More |
Introduction
Meclomid is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and prevent the feeling of fullness during or shortly after a meal. It also treats s... View More
Uses of Meclomid
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
Side effects of Meclomid
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
How to use Meclomid
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meclomid is to be taken em... View More
How Meclomid works
Meclomid is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement... View More
What if you forget to take Meclomid?
If you miss a dose of Meclomid, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Meclomid helps relieve nausea and vomiting.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Meclomid as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
Indication
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Diabetic gastric stasis, Nausea and vomiting associated w/ cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy, Postoperative nausea ... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take ½ hr before meals. IV Administration NS is preferred diluent because drug is most stable in this solution ... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Diabetic gastric stasis Adult: 10 mg 4 times daily for 2-8 wk. Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy Adult:... View More
Child Dose
Small Bowel Intubation/Radiologic Examination of Upper GI Tract <6 years old: 0.1 mg/kg IV over 1-2 minutes 6-14 years old: 2.5-5 mg IV over 1-2 minu... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl <40 mL/min, decrease dose by 50%; CrCl <10 mL/min, decrease dose by 75%
Contraindication
GI haemorrhage, mechanical obstruction or GI perforation; confirmed or suspected pheochromocytoma; history of neuroleptic or metoclopramide-induced tard... View More
Mode of Action
Metoclopramide enhances the motility of the upper GI tract and increases gastric emptying without affecting gastric, biliary or pancreatic secretions. I... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ underlying neurological conditions, cardiac conduction disturbances, uncorrected electrolyte imbalance, bradycardia. Children, elderly. Rena... View More
Side Effect
>10% Extrapyramidal symptoms (dystonic reactions in 25% of young adults 18-30 years old) 1-10% Fatigue (2-10%),Restlessness (10%),Sedation (10%),He... View More
Interaction
Increased sedative effects with CNS depressants. GI effects antagonised by antimuscarinics and opioids. Reduces absorption of digoxin. Increases absorpt... View More
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