Aid gastric emptying: Metoclopramide (maxalon U.K., Reglan (metoclopramide) in U.S.) is a type of medication called a prokinetic agent, which works by speeding the movement of food through the stomach and intestines. Originally it was prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also used in diabetic gastroparesis to help the stomach to empty.
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