Drug Summary

  Drug name:  metoclopramide
  Chemical name:  Metoclopramide monohydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₄H₂₂ClN₃O_{2
  Weight:   299.796
  CAS no:  364-62-5
  DrugBank link:  DB01233
  Description:  A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used in treating nausea and vomiting, and to increase gastric emptying.}