Metoclopramide Intravenous and Nourianz

• Generic Name: metoclopramide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metozolv ODT, Reglan

Metoclopramide injection is a medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. It is used to help diagnose certain problems in the stomach or intestines. Metoclopramide is also used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery or after treatment with cancer medicines. Another medicine may be used with metoclopramide injection to prevent side effects that may occur when it is used with cancer medicines.

Metoclopramide injection is also used to relieve symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, a feeling of fullness after meals, and loss of appetite) that are caused by a stomach problem called gastroparesis in patients with diabetes.

Metoclopramide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: istradefylline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Nourianz

Nourianz (istradefylline) is is an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine receptors are involved with the regulation of motor (muscle) behaviour.

Nourianz is given with levodopa and carbidopa to treat "wearing-off" episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with Parkinson's disease.

Nourianz is a prescription medicine and is supplied as a 20mg or 40mg tablet.