Metozolv ODT and Oxytocin Intravenous, Intramuscular

• Generic Name: metoclopramide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Metozolv ODT, Reglan

Metozolv ODT (metoclopramide orally disintegrating tablets) increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.

Metozolv ODT is is a prescription medicine used in adults for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief.

Metozolv ODT is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals.

Metozolv ODT is supplied as a tablet that melts in your mouth.

• Generic Name: oxytocin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding.

Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

In general, oxytocin should not be used to start labor unless there are specific medical reasons. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before receiving oxytocin.

Oxytocin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals removed Syntocinon® nasal spray from the market in March 1995.