Baby Joan has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease and placed on metoclopramide (Reglan). Her mother calls the clinic because she does not think the medication is helping and feels that Joan has developed loose stools.a. What are the therapeutic actions of metoclopramide? What are the most common adverse effects of metoclopramide, and when should Joan’s mother worry?

Baby Joan has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease and placed on metoclopramide (Reglan). Her mother calls the clinic because she does not think the medication is helping and feels that Joan has developed loose stools.a. What are the therapeutic actions of metoclopramide? What are the most common adverse effects of metoclopramide, and when should Joan’s mother worry?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter19: Analgesics, Sedatives, And Hypnotics

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