pill description?

Question

found pill w/ pliva 430 small round white pill. i dont know what it is?

was just asking because my 83 year old grandfather has moved in w/me and i dont know what it is,(not in a bottle) but thanks for the smart *** answers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Metoclopramide Tablets (10 mg) PLIVA 430 round
scored white
GENERIC NAME: metoclopramide
BRAND NAME: Reglan
DRUG CLASS: Metoclopramide is a "prokinetic" agent that increases muscle tone of the lower esophagus sphincter. The lower esophagus sphincter, located between the esophagus and stomach, normally prevents reflux of acid and other stomach contents into the esophagus. In patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), a weakened lower esophagus sphincter allows reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing heart burn and acid damage to the esophagus (peptic esophagitis). Metoclopramide decreases stomach acid reflux by strengthening the lower esophagus sphincter. Like cisapride (Propulsid), metoclopramide also hastens the stomach emptying of solid and liquid meals into the intestines. Rapid emptying of meals also help decrease the reflux of stomach acid and other contents into the esophagus.

Metoclopramide interferes with dopamine receptors in the brain. Since dopamine causes nausea. Metoclopramide can be an effective anti-nausea medication.

While cisapride and metoclopramide are similar in decreasing gastroesophageal reflux, metoclopramide is more likely to cause nervous system side effects such as jitteriness, insomnia, sedation, or anxiety.

PRESCRIPTION: no

GENERIC AVAILABLE: yes

PREPARATIONS: tablets: 5 mg and 10mg. Syrup: 5 mg/5 ml

STORAGE: Tablets and syrup should be stored at temperature between 15-30C
(59-86F).

PRESCRIBED FOR: Metoclopramide is used on a short term basis (4 to 12 weeks) for patients with heartburn and esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux. Please also read the Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) article. Stomach nerve damage due to diabetes (diabetic gastric stasis) can cause delayed stomach emptying, resulting in nausea, vomiting, fullness, and heartburn. Metoclopramide can be effective in relieving nausea and other symptoms related to diabetic gastric stasis. Metoclopramide is also used in the treatment of nausea related to postoperative state and cancer chemotherapy.

DOSING: Metoclopramide is usually given four times daily, 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime for the treatment of esophageal reflux. Dosage and frequency may be lowered in elderly patients, and in situations where symptoms occur only intermittently and at specific times. Concurrent administration of Anticholinergic medications can decrease the effectiveness of metoclopramide.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Metoclopramide can have nervous system side effects, such as depression, anxiety, sedation, restlessness, and insomnia. Parkinson patients can experience worsening of symptoms with metoclopramide. Metoclopramide may impair the mental and/or physical abilities to drive or operate machinery. Rarely, metoclopramide can cause involuntary muscle movements, facial grimacing, and dystonic reactions resembling tetanus. Since metoclopramide accelerates stomach emptying, it can increase absorption and effects of other medications. For example, the effects of sedatives such as alcohol and diazepam (Valium) can be accelerated when used together with metoclopramide. Safety in pregnancy, nursing mothers, and children has not been established.

SIDE EFFECTS: Metoclopramide is generally well tolerated when used in low doses for brief periods. The nervous system side effects increase with higher doses and longer periods of treatment. The common side effects are mentioned above under Drug Interactions.


1 Glossary metoclopramide

Answer 2

PLIVA 430 METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET 10 MG from PLIVA

MEDICAL INDICATIONS:
Indications
ADULTS (20 years and over):

Digestive Disorders:

restores normal co-ordination and tone to the upper digestive tract and relieves symptoms of gastroduodenal dysfunction including:

Dyspepsia
Heartburn
Flatulence
Sickness
Regurgitation of bile
Pain

These symptoms may be associated with such conditions as:

Peptic ulcer
Duodenitis
Reflux oesophagitis
Gastritis
Hiatus hernia
Cholelithiasis and post-cholecystectomy dyspepsia



Oral:

Adults (20 years and older): 10mg three times daily.

For patients less than 60kg, see Table 1.

Elderly patients (as for adults):

To avoid adverse reactions adhere strictly to dosage recommendations and where prolonged therapy is considered necessary, patients should be regularly reviewed.

manafacturer info:

ICN Pharmaceuticals

Distributed in New Zealand by:

Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PO Box 11-183
Ellerslie
AUCKLAND

Telephone: [phone]



SINCE I AM NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR I AM IN NO WAY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSIS PURPOUSES AND I ALSO DO NOT CONDONE THE USAGE OF PILLS THAT HAVE BEEN FOUND IN ANY PLACE OTHER THAN A MARKED PERSCRIPTION BOTTLE INTENDED FOR USE BY THE INDICATED PATIENT.

Answer 3

The Pill Description

Answer 4

PLIVA 430 METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

metoclopramide is to relieve nausea and vomiting, stomach pain and bloating, loss of appetite, and a persistent feeling of fullness after meals. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Answer 5

Different pharmacies get their pills from different suppliers. It's possible to make the same drug and give it a different color or shape so companies do this alot. Even if you get your meds from the same pharmacy each time you might get different looking pills from time to time because they may switch suppliers to get a cheaper price.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

does it look like this?

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/DisplayImage/1,20243,50111043301|1,00.html

Pliva is the drug manufacturer

trazodone?

Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Trazodone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.

Answer 8

I think that it is a 50 mg of Trazodone
Trazodone is used as an antidepressant, and can be highly addictive if not taken as how a physican ordered it

Answer 9

It is a Metoclopramide Tablet (Reglan), 10mg.

Reglan is prescribed for acid-reflux disease.

See here:

http://www.pliva.com/us/products?drug=112

Answer 10

It's a 50mg Trazodone. It's an anti-depressant.