Metoclopromide

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Metoclopramide (Reglan^®) is a medication commonly used for the treatment of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and diabetic gastroparesis. It has several actions in the digestive tract, all of which work together to help food move through the stomach more quickly and to prevent the stomach contents from refluxing back up the esophagus. The drug comes in several forms, including tablets, oral solution, and an injection. Before using metoclopramide, talk to your healthcare provider if you have epilepsy, depression, or hypertension.

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