metoclopramide
ProkineticWhat it's for
Gastroparesis, nausea
Nursing considerations
- EPS/tardive dyskinesia risk — report abnormal movements immediately
- Avoid in bowel obstruction
- 30 min before meals
Key side effects
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Abnormal movements
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
