AlternativeMaxolon

Metoclopramide

D2 antagonist / prokinetic

Antiemetic — limit to 5 days (EPSE risk).

OralIMIV

First-line for

  • Hyperemesis (step 3)
  • Post-op nausea

Mechanism

Central D2 block at CTZ + peripheral prokinetic.

Metoclo limit

  • ≤5 days, max 30 mg/day
  • EPSE — young women at risk

Dosing

Dose
10 mg PO/IM/IV TDS ×5 days max

Contraindications

  • AbsoluteGI obstruction/perforation, phaeochromocytoma
  • CautionParkinson's, epilepsy

Side effects

  • Acute dystonia / oculogyric crisis
  • Tardive dyskinesia (prolonged)
  • Hyperprolactinaemia

Fetal & maternal notes

  • Compatible — no teratogenic signal.

Key interactions

  • Antipsychotics

    Avoid

    ↑ EPSE

  • Levodopa

    Caution

    Antagonism

Clinical pearls

  • 💡 Procyclidine reverses acute dystonia.
  • 💡 Domperidone alternative (less EPSE).

Content last reviewed: REPLACE_ME (e.g. 2026-07)

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