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Drug Class
Dopamine Receptor Antagonist (Prokinetic drug)
Common Uses
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Common Brand Names
Maxomet, Maxolon
Overview
Metoclopramide is an anti-sickness medicine (known as an antiemetic). It's used to help stop you feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) including:
- after radiotherapy or chemotherapy (treatment for cancer)
- sickness you may get with a migraine
- if you've had an operation
- at the end of life (palliative care)
It's only available on prescription in some countries.
Important Facts
- You'll usually only take metoclopramide for a short time (up to 5 days).
- The most common side effects are feeling sleepy (drowsy) and diarrhoea.
- Avoid drinking alcohol with metoclopramide. It will make you feel more sleepy.
- Metoclopramide tablets and liquid usually start to work after 30 to 60 minutes.
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