Metoclopramide induced acute dystonic reaction: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and Importance: Metoclopramide is a frequently used anti-emetic medication for the treatment of vomiting secondary to medical conditions or chemotherapy. Metoclopramide is known to cause extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorder). While the dystonic reaction is an acute condition that may emerge after a single dose of metoclopramide, Tardive dyskinesia and Parkinsonism are generally seen after prolonged use. These reactions are more frequent in patients receiving high doses of metoclopramide especially in female patients, children, and older patients.

Case presentation

A 61-year-old male hypertensive patient was admitted into the internal medicine ward following persistent epigastric pain and vomiting. Initial laboratory and imaging assessments wer

SUBMITTER: Sheikh Hassan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761935 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature