Mefloquine and Metoclopramide
Determining the interaction of Mefloquine and Metoclopramide and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Concurrent use of metoclopramide and mefloquine increased absorption and plasma concentrations of mefloquine. The mechanism may be an increase in gastric emptying time caused by metoclopramide. No specific precautions appear to be necessary.
- Bangchang KN, Karbwang J, Bunnag D, et al "The effect of metoclopramide on mefloquine pharmacokinetics." Br J Clin Pharmacol 32 (1991): 640-1
Generic Name: metoclopramide
Brand name: Metozolv ODT, Reglan
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide Injection
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide Injection Solution
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide Intravenous
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide Oral Solution
- Mefloquine-Metoclopramide oral/injection
- Metoclopramide-Mefloquine Hydrochloride
- Metoclopramide-Mefoxin
- Metoclopramide-Mefoxin Premixed
- Metoclopramide-Mega C Acid Plus
- Metoclopramide-Mega Zinc-100
- Metoclopramide-Mega-C