Klin Farmakol Farm. 2017;31(2):31-33 | DOI: 10.36290/far.2017.013

Abstract

Ľubica Cibičková1, Miroslava Jelínková2
3. interní klinika – nefrologie, revmatologie, endokrinologie, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc; 1
Neurologická ambulance, Nemocnice Hranice, a. s.; 2

Metoclopramide is a widely used and potent drug. It is indicated in many cases, but it should always be administered with respectto its potential side effects. This case report describes the development of fatigue, drowsiness and akathisia with gradualprogress into Parkinson´s syndrome, anxiety and depression. The therapy of these severe side effects included amantadine andclonazepam followed later by antidepressants.

Keywords: metoclopramide, side effects, Parkinson´s syndrome

Published: July 1, 2017  Show citation

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Cibičková Ľ, Jelínková M. Abstract. Klin Farmakol Farm. 2017;31(2):31-33. doi: 10.36290/far.2017.013.
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