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METOCLOPRAMIDE
PARENTERAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Other Info - PER0370

FAQs

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.
PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder) that is often irreversible. The risk increases with the duration of treatment and dosage. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML therapy should be discontinued in patients who develop the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as involuntary movements of the face, tongue, mouth, jaw, trunk and/or extremities.
PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation (the process of passing a small, flexible plastic tube through the nose/mouth into the stomach/small intestine) in adults and pediatric patients in whom the tube does not pass the pylorus (the opening from the stomach into the duodenum) with conventional manoeuvres.
Treatment with PERINORM INJECTION 20ML should be avoided for longer than 12 weeks except in rare cases where benefits outweigh the risks of developing tardive dyskinesia.
PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause depression in people with or without a medical history of depression. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any suicidal thoughts, such as killing or harming yourself.
PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may be used to facilitate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in patients where delayed emptying interrupts radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with PERINORM INJECTION 20ML as it may cause increased sleepiness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may be excreted in human milk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how PERINORM INJECTION 20ML affects you.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML is not recommended for children below one year.

About PERINORM INJECTION 20ML

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, migraine, and in post-operative conditions. Additionally, PERINORM INJECTION 20ML is also used to treat delayed gastric emptying. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation and to stimulate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium.

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML contains ‘metoclopramide’ that works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

In some cases, PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause common side-effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, and bowel disturbances. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause drowsiness and dizziness affecting your ability to drive and operate machinery. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML is not recommended for children below one year. Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with PERINORM INJECTION 20ML as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Treatment with PERINORM INJECTION 20ML is not recommended for longer than 12 weeks, except in rare cases.

Uses of PERINORM INJECTION 20ML

Nausea, vomiting, delayed gastric emptying

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Medicinal Benefits

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics and prokinetic agents used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, migraine, and in post-operative conditions. Additionally, PERINORM INJECTION 20ML is also used to treat delayed gastric emptying. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation and to facilitate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in patients where delayed emptying interrupts radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML contains ‘metoclopramide’ that works by increasing the motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract; this allows faster transit of food and treats gastric emptying. It also works on the part of the brain that controls vomiting, thereby helps in preventing nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

PERINORM INJECTION 20ML will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of PERINORM INJECTION 20ML

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Bowel disturbances

Drug Warnings

Do not take PERINORM INJECTION 20ML if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction/perforation, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), or epilepsy. PERINORM INJECTION 20ML may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a nervous disorder with high fever and muscle stiffness), extrapyramidal symptoms (shaking, tremor, stiffness and involuntary movement), Tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder), Parkinson-like symptoms (bradykinesia, tremor, cogwheel rigidity, or mask-like facies), and depression. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, breast cancer, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, methaemoglobinaemia, or liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you cannot stop or control movements like shaking your arms and legs, blinking and moving your eyes, sticking out the tongue, frowning, lip-smacking, chewing, or puckering up the mouth.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LEVODOPA
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Drink fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid solid foods until vomiting stops.
  • Avoid foods that might cause stomach upset.
  • Take ample rest. Avoid any activity immediately after eating.
  • Consume plain, light foods such as bread and biscuits.
  • Avoid food with strong flavours and fried food.
  • Ginger tea might help in proper digestion.

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