Clebopride Maleate
Clebopride Maleate is a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist belonging to the benzamide class of medications. It functions as a prokinetic agent, enhancing gastrointestinal motility, and also possesses antiemetic properties. This medication is primarily used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, particularly those involving delayed gastric emptying and nausea.
A dopamine-blocking prokinetic medication used for gastrointestinal motility disorders and nausea.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236701
- Generic
- Clebopride Maleate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), functional dyspepsia, and nausea/vomiting. May also be used for gastroesophageal reflux when associated with motility issues.
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the gastrointestinal tract and chemoreceptor trigger zone. This increases acetylcholine release, enhancing gastric motility and reducing nausea signals.
Related to metoclopramide but with potentially different side effect profile. May cause extrapyramidal symptoms, drowsiness, or hyperprolactinemia. Should be used with caution in patients with history of movement disorders. Available by prescription only.
Official drug label
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