Metoclopramide (nasal)

Generic name: metoclopramide (nasal) [ MET-oh-KLO-pra-mide ]
Brand name: Gimoti
Dosage form: nasal spray (15 mg/actuation)
Drug classes:GI stimulants, Miscellaneous antiemetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 8, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is metoclopramide nasal?

Metoclopramide nasal is used in adults with diabetes to treat symptoms of slow stomach emptying (such as stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting).

Metoclopramide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

High doses or long-term use of metoclopramide can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use metoclopramide, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.

NEVER USE METOCLOPRAMIDE NASAL IN LARGER AMOUNTS THAN RECOMMENDED, OR FOR LONGER THAN 8 WEEKS AT A TIME.

Call your doctor at once if you have uncontrollable muscle movements in your lips, tongue, eyes, face, arms, or legs.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use metoclopramide if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• tardive dyskinesia (a disorder of involuntary movements);

• stomach or intestinal problems such as a blockage, bleeding, or perforation (a hole or tear in your stomach or intestines);

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• an adrenal gland...