Molecular Formula: C14H23Cl2N3O2
Molecular weight: 336.3 g/mol
CAS No: 2576-84-3
ATC Code: A03FA01
Drug Class: Anti-Emetic
General Properties:
A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic.
Indication:
It relieves symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, a feeling of fullness after meals, and loss of appetite. Metoclopramide is also used to treat heartburn for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is esophageal irritation from the backward flow of gastric acid into the esophagus.
