REGLAN

Product

Reglan (metoclopramide)

Drug Class

Benzamide

Indication for Use

Treatment of GERD
Prevention of nausea, vomiting, and heartburn

Injuries

Tardive dyskinesia
Parkinsonism
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Depression

About

Reglan (metoclopramide) is used to treat gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and prevent nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. There are many generic forms of Reglan that contain metoclopramide.

According to a medication guide published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), serious side effects of Reglan may include tardive dyskinesia (TD), Parkinsonism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), depression, and thoughts of suicide