Drug details

Reglan ODT (metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets)

type of Antiemetic Agents, Prokinetic Agents

Reglan ODT (metoclopramide) is a "prokinetic" drug used short-term to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief of symptoms. Reglan ODT is also used to treat slow gastric emptying in people with diabetes (also called diabetic gastroparesis), which can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and a feeling of fullness after meals. The brand name Reglan ODT is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

The drug is often used to treat Diabetes .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• dizziness
• vomiting
• diarrhea
•  headache
• drowsiness
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• restlessness
• tiredness
• breast tenderness or swelling
• changes in menstrual periods, or
• urinating more than usual

The following drugs are related to Reglan ODT, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aponvie (aprepitant injectable emulsion)
• Axid (nizatidine)
• Axid Oral Solution (nizatidine)
• Viberzi (eluxadoline tablets)
• Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr injection for intravenous use)
• Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules (esomeprazole magnesium)
• Gimoti (metoclopramide nasal spray)
• Ingrezza (valbenazine capsules)
• Prevacid (lansoprazole)
• Prevacid NapraPAC (lansoprazole)
• Prevacid I.V. (lansoprazole for injection)
• Zegerid (omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate)