Does metoclopramide IV need to be diluted?

Intravenous Administration No dilution is necessary for doses 10 mg or less in adults. Inject over 1 to 2 minutes. Dosages over 10 mg should be diluted and administered as an IV infusion. The dosage for infusion may be diluted to a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL.

Where do you inject metoclopramide?

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using metoclopramide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein by a health care professional.

How do you dilute metoclopramide IV?

Dilute doses more than 10 mg in at least 50 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5% Dextrose Injection, or other compatible solution such as 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, Ringer’s Injection, or Lactated Ringer’s Injection. Infuse IV slowly over at least 15 minutes.

How fast can metoclopramide be given IV?

Intravenous injections of undiluted metoclopramide should be made slowly allowing 1 to 2 minutes for 10 mg since a transient but intense feeling of anxiety and restlessness, followed by drowsiness, may occur with rapid administration.

Why is metoclopramide given IV?

Metoclopramide injection is also used to relieve symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, a feeling of fullness after meals, and loss of appetite) that are caused by a stomach problem called gastroparesis in patients with diabetes. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

What is the indication for the metoclopramide intramuscular injection?

In adults over 20 years of age, Metoclopramide Injection is used to: relieve nausea and vomiting in migraine, cancer treatment, childbirth and infectious diseases. control vomiting after surgery. help with placing tubes into the intestine.

What are the sites of intramuscular injection?

Intramuscular injections are often given in the following areas:

  • Deltoid muscle of the arm. The deltoid muscle is the site most typically used for vaccines.
  • Vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh.
  • Ventrogluteal muscle of the hip.
  • Dorsogluteal muscles of the buttocks.

How do you give a maxolon injection?

Your doctor or nurse will inject the necessary dose of Maxolon. It may be given by injection in the muscle of the upper arm, buttock or into a vein. The doctor will decide the best method of injection.

What happens if you push metoclopramide too fast?

Infusion related side effects can happen if REGLAN is given too fast. You may feel very anxious and restless for a short time, and then become sleepy while you are receiving a dose of REGLAN. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if this happens.

Can metoclopramide be given IM?

The solution can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Intravenous doses should be administered as a slow bolus (at least over 3 minutes). The recommended dose is 0.1 to 0.15 mg/kg body weight, repeated up to three times daily by intravenous route. The maximum dose in 24 hours is 0.5 mg/kg body weight.

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