Metoclopramide and Bronchospasm in Patients on the Mechanical Ventilation: A Rare Case Report

Eman EL-Sawalhy^1, , Muna Shaaeli¹ and Essa Kadiri¹

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, MI

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Eman EL-Sawalhy, Muna Shaaeli and Essa Kadiri. Metoclopramide and Bronchospasm in Patients on the Mechanical Ventilation: A Rare Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2021; 9(4):236-237. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-9-4-8

Abstract

This case report aims to draw attention to the possible occurrence of metoclopramide-induced bronchospasm. We report a case of bronchospasm reaction to metoclopramide in a mechanically ventilated patient treated for cardiogenic shock. Metoclopramide can cause severe adverse events, such as bronchospasm, and should be used with caution in patients on mechanical ventilation.

Keywords:
metoclopramide bronchospasm

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