The effect of metoclopramide on the absorption of oral controlled release morphine. |
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| Authors: | A R Manara M P Shelly K Quinn G R Park |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Anaesthesia, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. |
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| Abstract: | The pharmacokinetics of oral controlled release morphine and metoclopramide were investigated in 20 patients in a double-blind, randomly allocated study. The concurrent administration of metoclopramide and oral controlled release morphine led to a faster onset and increased level of sedation compared with the administration of oral controlled release morphine alone. Whilst the increased sedation may be advantageous in anaesthetic practice, it may be a potential problem in patients starting longer term therapy with these drugs. |
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