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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Metoclopramide Medication

Health Encyclopedia: Gastroparesis

Alternative Names

Gastroparesis diabeticorum; Delayed gastric emptying


Treatment

Persons with diabetes should always control their blood sugar levels. Better control of blood sugar levels may improve symptoms of gastroparesis. Eating small meals and soft (well-cooked) foods may also help relieve some symptoms.

Medications include:

  • Metoclopramide, a medicine that helps in emptying the stomach
  • Serotonergic drugs, which act on serotonin receptors
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Medications

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