Description:
Chemical Name: METOCLOPRAMIDE (met-oh-KLOE-pra-mide)

Metoclopramide is a medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used to treat the symptoms of a certain type of stomach problem called diabetic gastroparesis. It relieves symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, continued feeling of fullness after meals, and loss of appetite. Metoclopramide is also used, for a short time, to treat symptoms such as heartburn in patients who suffer esophageal injury from a backward flow of gastric acid into the esophagus.

Cautions:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include diarrhea, drowsiness and restlessness.