North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
4 Central nervous system
04-07-04-01 Anti-emetics
Metoclopramide
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Used to help promote absorption of analgesics.
MHRA Drug Safety Update Alert (Aug 2013): Metoclopramide: risk of neurological adverse effects
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MHRA Drug Safety Update (June 2023): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): potential risks following prolonged use after 20 weeks of pregnancy
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Oct 2012): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): cardiovascular risks
MHRA Drug Safety Update Alert (Aug 2013): Metoclopramide: risk of neurological adverse effects
NENC Palliative and End of Life Care Symptom Control Guidelines
NICE ES23: COVID-19 rapid evidence summary: acute use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for people with or at risk of COVID-19
NICE NG193: Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain
NICE NG41: Spinal injury: assessment and initial management
NICE NG59: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management
NICE NG62: Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management
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