Reglan
Metoclopramide – Reglan Drug
The Reglan drug, also known by the generic name “metoclopramide”, was first approved by the FDA in 1980. It is currently available in several different forms in both the branded “Reglan” and generic “metoclopramide” products. Reglan is primarily prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD) and diabetic gastroparesis.
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common disorder that occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter either opens spontaneously or does not close properly and stomach contents, including acid, rise up into the esophagus. Reglan increases stomach and small intestine contractions which speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. The Reglan drug has recently come under scrutiny due to the risk of developing the neurological side effect Tardive Dyskinesia. The FDA has required manufacturers of metoclopramide to add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia after prolonged use.
Recommended gastroesophageal reflux doses: The usual dose of Reglan is 10 milligrams to 15 milligrams, up to 4 times a day, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime, depending upon the symptoms being treated and the effectiveness of the dose. Treatment should last no longer than 12 weeks.
Recommended diabetic gastroparesis doses: The usual dose of Reglan is 10 milligrams 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime for 2 to 8 weeks.
Metoclopramide has been manufactured in the branded “Reglan” form and the generic form by several different pharmaceutical companies including:
• Wyeth
• Actavis
• ANI Pharmaceuticals
• Baxter
• Hospira/Mayne Pharmaceuticals
• Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals
• URL Pharma
• Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
• Schwarz Pharma
• Teva Pharmaceutical
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Reglan Side Effects and Children
Reglan side effects in infants and children has been reported in patients receiving Reglan and the generic drug metoclopramide. Children are often prescribed metoclopramide drugs to treat acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) and erosive esophagitis. Current package labeling warns of the Reglan dangers of the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia with chronic metoclopramide (Reglan) treatment. find out more
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Reglan FDA Warning
The FDA recently announced a "black box" Reglan warning for drugs that contain metoclopramide which is used to treat gastrointestinal problems and nausea. There has been an increasing concern over patients developing the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia following extended use of the Reglan drug. find out more