Metoclopramide is a dopamine receptor antagonist, which can be prescribed frequently to patients, presenting with complaints of nausea. Acute dystonic reactions are rare side effects of metoclopramide. In this article, a case was presented with acute dystonic reactions while using therapeutic dose of metoclopramide. In our case, the diagnosis was based on history. With the use of an anticholinergic drug, biperiden HCL, complaints resolved quickly. Rarely, acute dystonic reactions can cause respiratory distress due to pharyngeal and laryngeal muscle spasm. Therefore, an emergency is needed to treat. The use of metoclopramide should be considered in patients presenting with complaints of acute dystonia.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Ulusal
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