domperidone (Motilium)

Introduction

Tradename: Motilium. (not available in USA)

Indications

• heartburn
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• gastric stasis

Adverse effects

• cardiac arrhythmias*
• breast engorgment, galactorrhea
• menstrual irregularities
• extrapyramidal effects uncommon

* avoid; metoclopramide agent of choice in this class

Laboratory

• domperidone in body fluid
  • domperidone in serum/plasma

Mechanism of action

motility agent

More general terms

• antiulcer agent

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3151