بنك الأسئلة المجّاني للاختبارات الوطنيّة SMLE و SNLE

extrapyramidal symptoms: any clinical disorders marked by abnormal involuntary movements, alterations in muscle tone, and postural disturbances. metoclopramide causes some of these symptoms: -inability to move the eyes -rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue -muscle spasms of the face, neck, and back -Both Prochlorperazine and metoclopramide can cause extrapyramidal symptoms (check figures 1 & 2, respectively) What is metoclopramide ? Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. Metoclopramide oral (taken by mouth) is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief. Metoclopramide oral is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals. Metoclopramide injection is used to treat severe diabetic gastroparesis. The injection is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery, or to aid in certain medical procedures involving the stomach or intestines.

Reference

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/metoclopramide-side-effects.html

Figure 1 : Rang and Dale's pharmacology 7th ed ; Chapter 29 ; page 367

Figure 2 : Lippincott's pharmacology 6th ed ; Chapter 31 ; page 406