Medications for Gastroparesis
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Gastroparesis.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Gastroparesis
Metoclopramide
Brand Names
Gimoti, Reglan
Metoclopramide
Brand Names
Gimoti, Reglan
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Solution
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: September 30, 1990
Classification: Dopamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Diabetic Gastroparesis (Diabetic Gastric Stasis) Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastric stasis. The Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. The Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in those circumstances where nasogastric suction is undesirable. Small Bowel Intubation Metoclopramide injection may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation in adults and pediatric patients in whom the tube does not pass the pylorus with conventional maneuvers. Radiological Examination Metoclopramide injection may be used to stimulate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in cases where delayed emptying interferes with radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine.
Trulicity
Generic Name
Dulaglutide
Trulicity
Generic Name
Dulaglutide
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Subcutaneous
FDA approval date: September 18, 2014
Classification: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
TRULICITY ® is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. TRULICITY ® is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Limitations of Use: Has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis. Consider other antidiabetic therapies in these patients ( 1.
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