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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

METOCLOPRAMIDE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Tulsyan House, 4 49/1 Ashwamegh Estate Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382213
Other Info - JO31916

FAQs

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder) that is often irreversible. The risk increases with the duration of treatment and dosage. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection therapy should be discontinued in patients who develop the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as involuntary movements of the face, tongue, mouth, jaw, trunk and/or extremities.

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation (the process of passing a small, flexible plastic tube through the nose/mouth into the stomach/small intestine) in adults and pediatric patients in whom the tube does not pass the pylorus (the opening from the stomach into the duodenum) with conventional manoeuvres.

Treatment with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection should be avoided for longer than 12 weeks except in rare cases where benefits outweigh the risks of developing tardive dyskinesia.

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause depression in people with or without a medical history of depression. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself.

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may be used to facilitate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in patients where delayed emptying interrupts radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection as it may cause increased sleepiness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may be excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection affects you.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is not recommended for children below one year.

About Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, migraine, and in post-operative conditions. Additionally, Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is also used to treat delayed gastric emptying. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation and to stimulate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium.

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection contains ‘metoclopramide’ that works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

In some cases, Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause common side-effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, and bowel disturbances. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness affecting your ability to drive and operate machinery. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is not recommended for children below one year. Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Treatment with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is not recommended for longer than 12 weeks, except in rare cases.

Uses of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection

Nausea, vomiting, delayed gastric emptying

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Medicinal Benefits

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, migraine, and in post-operative conditions. Additionally, Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is also used to treat delayed gastric emptying. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation and to facilitate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in patients where delayed emptying interrupts radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection contains ‘metoclopramide’ that works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Bowel disturbances

Drug Warnings

Do not take Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction/perforation, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), or epilepsy. Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a nervous disorder with high fever and muscle stiffness), extrapyramidal symptoms (shaking, tremor, stiffness and involuntary movement), Tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder), Parkinson-like symptoms (bradykinesia, tremor, cogwheel rigidity, or mask-like facies), and depression. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, breast cancer, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, methaemoglobinaemia, or liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you cannot stop or control movements like shaking your arms and legs, blinking and moving your eyes, sticking out the tongue, frowning, lip-smacking, chewing, or puckering up the mouth.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with duloxetine increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Duloxetine is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
The combination of Lurasidone and Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection may result in significantly increased Lurasidone blood levels. This may raise the possibility of undesirable consequences such as Parkinson's disease. (It is a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable movements)and Tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements, particularly of the lower face).

How to manage the interaction:
Lurasidone and Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is not recommended, as they may interact, but can be used if a doctor prescribes them. Consult a doctor if you have muscle spasms, or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Pimozide can increase the risk of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pimozide with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is not recommended, as it can possibly lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience muscle pain or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Co-administration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Cariprazine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cariprazine with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is generally avoided, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, shaking of hands and legs, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection and prochlorperazine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Prochlorperazine together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience muscle spasm or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, consult the doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Citalopram with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection can cause serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body, causing signs and symptoms ranging from mild (shivering and diarrhoea) to severe (muscle rigidity, fever, and seizures).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Citalopram with Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Venlafaxine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Venlafaxine together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Co-administration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Trifluoperazine can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Trifluoperazine is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping., contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Using Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Paroxetine can cause serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body, causing signs and symptoms ranging from mild (shivering and diarrhoea) to severe (muscle rigidity, fever, and seizures).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Paroxetine is not recommended, as it can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Johnlee Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection Injection:
Coadministration of Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Trazodone can rarely increase serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Johnlee Metoclopramide Injection with Trazodone is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, fever, excessive sweating, shivering, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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  • DIGOXIN

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Drink fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid solid foods until vomiting stops.
  • Avoid foods that might cause stomach upset.
  • Take ample rest. Avoid any activity immediately after eating.
  • Consume plain, light foods such as bread and biscuits.
  • Avoid food with strong flavours and fried food.
  • Ginger tea might help in proper digestion.

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