Encyclopedia: Domperidone
Domperidone is an antidopaminergic drug, developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, and used orally, rectally or intravenously, generally to suppress nausea and vomiting. It has also been used to stimulate lactation. Domperidone is used, together with metoclopramide, cyclizine, and 5HT3 receptor antagonists in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. It can be used in patients with Parkinson's disease because, unlike metoclopramide, domperidone does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Domperidone has also been...
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Domperidone
Hi Bioforumers: I need any information about the relation between domperidone and weight gain Hi, As I know, domperidone is a metoclopramide analogue, but doesn't pass through he...
Sep 16, 2008
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Domperidone anyone?
Domperidone anyone? My doc wants me to stop the Reglan (on account of neuro side effects and the fact that I alreayd have neuro issues etc) and start domperidone instead... apparently it acts
Mar 13, 2008
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FAQ: Domperidone (Motilium)
Domperidone (brand name Motilium) is a prescription galactogogue, similar to Reglan but with fewer journal articles about its use, etc. More info is found on the BFAR site . Domperidone can
Jun 30, 2006
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hi,i want to know what domperidone are used for in conjuction with carboplatin. also is prolactin part of that medication...
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lazy bowel
What is it, and how do you get rid of it. I have been prescribed Domperidone.
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gerd problem
Hi! Three months ago I had problem of eating and heartburn. I felt full even i took only half portion of my daily eat. An...
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Can domperidone be purchased without a perscription and if so where? Thanks for any information...
You can purchase it on-line, i'm pretty sure.
Asked by LAURENCE L - 18 months ago
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