FDA REQUIRES BLACK BOX WARNING ON METOCLOPRAMIDE LABEL
FDA notified healthcare professionals that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, must add a boxed warning to their drug labels about the risk of its long-term or high-dose use.
METOCLOPRAMIDE & TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
Chronic use of metoclopramide has been linked to tardive dyskinesia, which may include involuntary and repetitive movements of the body, even after the drugs are no longer taken. These symptoms are rarely reversible and there is no known treatment.
METOCLOPRAMIDE BRAND NAMES & FORMULATIONS
Metoclopramide is available in a variety of formulations including tablets, syrups and injections. Names of metoclopramide-containing products include Reglan Tablets, Reglan Oral Disintegrating Tablets, Metoclopramide Oral Solution, and Reglan Injection. Manufacturers will be required to implement a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy [REMS] to ensure patients are provided with a medication guide that discusses this risk.
THE LEVENSTEN LAW FIRM CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
If you or a family member took Reglan and suffer from tardive dyskinesia, we urge you to contact our office to obtain additional information about recovering financial compensation for your injuries.
