Abstract
Metoclopramide is an antiemetic drug used frequently both in general practice and hospitals. The drug has few side effects, mainly drowsiness, and can be used both in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Acute dystonia is a rare side effect mostly affecting children and young adults within 1-3 days after start of the medication. Women are more frequently affected than men.
Translated title of the contribution | Acute dystonia caused by metoclopramide (Afipran) therapy |
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Original language | Norwegian |
Journal | Tidsskrift for den Norske Lægeforening |
Volume | 121 |
Issue | 18 |
Pages (from-to) | 2162-3 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0029-2001 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Aug 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acute Disease
- Adult
- Antiemetics
- Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Metoclopramide
- Pregnancy