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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C14H22ClN3O2.2ClH.H2O
Molecular Weight 390.734
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of METOCLOPRAMIDE DIHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE

SMILES

O.Cl.Cl.CCN(CC)CCNC(=O)C1=C(OC)C=C(N)C(Cl)=C1

InChI

InChIKey=IRQVJPHZDYMXNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H22ClN3O2.2ClH.H2O/c1-4-18(5-2)7-6-17-14(19)10-8-11(15)12(16)9-13(10)20-3;;;/h8-9H,4-7,16H2,1-3H3,(H,17,19);2*1H;1H2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula H2O
Molecular Weight 18.0153
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C14H22ClN3O2
Molecular Weight 299.796
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/017854s058lbl.pdf

Metoclopramide is a dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic. Metoclopramide inhibits gastric smooth muscle relaxation produced by dopamine, therefore increasing cholinergic response of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle. It accelerates intestinal transit and gastric emptying by preventing relaxation of gastric body and increasing the phasic activity of antrum. Simultaneously, this action is accompanied by relaxation of the upper small intestine, resulting in an improved coordination between the body and antrum of the stomach and the upper small intestine. Metoclopramide also decreases reflux into the esophagus by increasing the resting pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter and improves acid clearance from the esophagus by increasing amplitude of esophageal peristaltic contractions. Metoclopramide's dopamine antagonist action raises the threshold of activity in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and decreases the input from afferent visceral nerves. Studies have also shown that high doses of metoclopramide can antagonize 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors in the peripheral nervous system in animals. Metoclopramide is used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used in treating nausea and vomiting, and to increase gastric emptying.

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: metoclopramide readily crosses the blood-brain barrier

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
REGLAN

Approved Use

Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Reglan® tablets are indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux who fail to respond to conventional therapy Diabetic Gastroparesis (Diabetic Gastric Stasis) Reglan® tablets (metoclopramide tablets, USP) is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastric stasis.

Launch Date

1980
Palliative
REGLAN

Approved Use

Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Reglan® tablets are indicated as short-term (4 to 12 weeks) therapy for adults with symptomatic, documented gastroesophageal reflux who fail to respond to conventional therapy Diabetic Gastroparesis (Diabetic Gastric Stasis) Reglan® tablets (metoclopramide tablets, USP) is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastric stasis.

Launch Date

1980
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
41 ng/mL
15 mg single, nasal
dose: 15 mg
route of administration: Nasal
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METOCLOPRAMIDE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
367 ng × h/mL
15 mg single, nasal
dose: 15 mg
route of administration: Nasal
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METOCLOPRAMIDE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
8.1 h
15 mg single, nasal
dose: 15 mg
route of administration: Nasal
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METOCLOPRAMIDE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
70%
15 mg single, nasal
dose: 15 mg
route of administration: Nasal
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
METOCLOPRAMIDE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Overview

Overview

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
likely
unlikely (co-administration study)
Comment: metoclopramide is unlikely to interact with CYP2D6 substrates in vivo at therapeutically relevant concentrations
Page: 15.0
Drug as victim

Drug as victim

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
major
yes (co-administration study)
Comment: patients who received concomitant metoclopramide and fluoxetine had a 40% and 90% increase in metoclopramide Cmax and AUC0-∞, respectively
Page: 13.0
minor
minor
Tox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Acute dystonia due to metoclopramide: increased risk in AIDS.
2002-02-11
[Syncope - a systematic overview of classification, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management].
2002-02
Endoscopic balloon dilation of benign esophageal strictures in dogs and cats.
2002-01-31
A simple method to investigate the inhibitory effects of drugs on gastric emptying in the mouse in vivo.
2002-01-05
Serotonin syndrome caused by selective serotonin reuptake-inhibitors-metoclopramide interaction.
2002-01
Why not to use erythromycin in GI motility.
2002-01
Effect of prolactin and dopaminergic drugs on uterine response to chronic estrogen exposure.
2002-01
Physical compatibility and in vivo evaluation of drug mixtures for subcutaneous infusion to cancer patients in palliative care.
2002-01
Comparison of ondansetron with metoclopramide in the symptomatic relief of uremia-induced nausea and vomiting.
2002
Gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children.
2001-12-01
Gastroparesis: prevalence, clinical significance and treatment.
2001-12
RP-HPLC method with electrochemical detection for the determination of metoclopramide in serum and its use in pharmacokinetic studies.
2001-12
[Evaluation and treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum].
2001-12
Randomized clinical trial of intravenous magnesium sulfate as an adjunctive medication for emergency department treatment of migraine headache.
2001-12
Laryngospasm: an atypical manifestation of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
2001-11
Comparison of cisapride and metoclopramide for facilitating gastric emptying and improving tolerance to intragastric enteral nutrition in critically III, mechanically ventilated adults.
2001-11
AS-924, a novel, orally active, bifunctional prodrug of ceftizoxime: physicochemical properties, oral absorption in animals, and antibacterial activity.
2001-11
Aberrant membrane hormone receptors in incidentally discovered bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia with subclinical Cushing's syndrome.
2001-11
Low-dose dexamethasone effectively prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting after ambulatory laparoscopic surgery.
2001-11
One thousand small-bowel biopsies in children. A single-port versus a double-port capsule.
2001-11
[Acute treatment of infantile headache].
2001-10-06
Initial experience with the stretta procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2001-10
In vitro release of metoclopramide from hydrophobic matrix tablets. influence of hydrodynamic conditions on kinetic release parameters.
2001-10
Efficacy of metoclopramide in postoperative ileus after exploratory laparotomy.
2001-10
Preoperative diagnosis and localization of aldosterone-producing adenoma by adrenal venous sampling after administration of metoclopramide.
2001-09
[ Ambulatory laparoscopic gynecological surgery in Africa: feasibility].
2001-09
Comparing the efficacy of prophylactic metoclopramide, ondansetron, and placebo in cesarean section patients given epidural anesthesia.
2001-09
Growth hormone and prolactin secretion after metoclopramide administration (DA2 receptor blockade) in fertile women.
2001-09
Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. Combined antiemetic treatment with tropisetron and metoclopramide vs. metoclopramide alone.
2001-09
[Pheochromocytoma with severe paralytic ileus occurred from acute pulmonary edema caused by metoclopramide].
2001-08-10
[Acute dystonia caused by metoclopramide (Afipran) therapy].
2001-08-10
Variation in practice patterns of anesthesiologists in California for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
2001-08
Pharmacological comparison of human homomeric 5-HT3A receptors versus heteromeric 5-HT3A/3B receptors.
2001-08
Persistent hiccup associated with thoracic epidural injection.
2001-08
Nonulcer Dyspepsia.
2001-08
[Sinus arrest after the administration of intravenous metoclopramide].
2001-07-14
Comparison of ondansetron-dexamethasone-lorazepam versus metoclopramide-dexamethasone-lorazepam in the control of cisplatin induced emesis.
2001-07
Pharmacoeconomic issues of the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2001-07
Gastroparesis following bone marrow transplantation.
2001-07
[Prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting after thyroid surgery: comparison of oral and intravenous dolasetron with intravenous droperidol and placebo].
2001-07
Supraglottic dystonic reaction to metoclopramide in a child.
2001-06-04
The cardiovascular effects of metoclopramide in multiple system atrophy and pure autonomic failure.
2001-06
Gastric residual volume in children: a study comparing efficiency of erythromycin and metoclopramide as prokinetic agents.
2001-06
Pre-emptive metoclopramide and ondansetron for nausea and vomiting associated with iloprost infusions.
2001-06
Effect of ATP sensitive potassium channel modifiers on antinociceptive effect of metoclopramide.
2001-05
Erythromycin as a gastrointestinal prokinetic agent.
2001-04
Mongolian spots with involvement of the temporal area.
2001-04
Prevention of vomiting after general anesthesia for pediatric ophthalmic surgery.
2001-02
Pharmacological options for the treatment of Tourette's disorder.
2001
Metoclopramide-related pisa syndrome in clozapine treatment.
2001
Patents

Sample Use Guides

For the relief of Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Administer from 10 mg to 15 mg reglan® (metoclopramide hydrochloride, USP) orally up to q.i.d. 30 minutes before each meal and at bedtime, depending upon symptoms being treated and clinical response
Route of Administration: Oral
200 nM metoclopramide led to 79% peak current suppression in HEK-293 cells
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
BENZAMIDE, 4-AMINO-5-CHLORO-N-(2-(DIETHYLAMINO)ETHYL)-2-METHOXY-, HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDRATE (1:2:1)
Preferred Name English
METOCLOPRAMIDE DIHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE
WHO-DD  
Common Name English
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE [JAN]
Common Name English
Metoclopramide dihydrochloride monohydrate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CAS
5581-45-3
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID50204394
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100000141889
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SUB100003
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PUBCHEM
656838
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