Pictures of Reglan (Metoclopramide), drug imprint information, side effects for the patient. 2 mg/kg/dose IV infusion, given 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy, then repeated at intervals 2 to 4 hours later (Max: 5 doses/day) have been used for highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens. 1 mg/kg/dose IV infusion regimens have been used clinically for less emetogenic chemotherapy. Taking metoclopramide may cause you to develop a muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia. If you develop tardive dyskinesia, you will move your muscles, especially the muscles in your face in unusual ways. DESCRIPTION. For oral administration, reglan ® tablets (metoclopramide tablets, USP) 10 mg are white, scored, capsule-shaped tablets engraved “REGLAN” on one side and “ANI 10” on the opposite side. Metoclopramide Hydrochloride reference guide for safe and effective use from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (AHFS DI). Reglan is the brand name of the drug metoclopramide, which is used to treat heartburn and ulcers in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Actions on Gut Motility. Metoclopramide stimulates gut motility by affecting different receptors in the GI tract. Most importantly, it acts as an antagonist of the dopamine D 2 receptor subtype. 1 What Metoclopramide tablets are and what they are used for. Metoclopramide tablets are an antiemetic. It works on a part of your brain that prevents you from feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). What other drugs will affect metoclopramide? Using metoclopramide with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before you take opioid pain medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Erythromycin is available in enteric-coated tablets, slow-release capsules, oral suspensions, ophthalmic solutions, ointments, gels, enteric-coated capsules, non enteric-coated tablets, non enteric-coated capsules, and injections.