Chemical formula: C₁₄H₂₂ClN₃O₂ Molecular mass: 299.796 g/mol PubChem compound: 4168
The action of metoclopramide is closely associated with parasympathetic nervous control of the upper gastro-intestinal tract where it has the effect of encouraging normal peristaltic action. This provides for a fundamental approach to the control of those conditions where disturbed gastrointestinal motility is a common underlying factor.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A03FA01 | Metoclopramide | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A03 Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders → A03F Propulsives → A03FA Propulsives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXOLON Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MAXOLON Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Metoclopramide is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)
France (FR)Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Italy (IT)
Japan (JP)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)
Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)
Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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