Which of the following statement is not true about domperidone?
Correct Answer: Its antiemetic efficacy is higher than metoclopramide
Description: Domperidone is an antiemetic which is classed under prokinetic drugs. It is a D2 antagonist; But it crosses blood brain barrier poorly - hence extrapyramidal side effects are rare, hyperprolactinemia can occur. Its antiemetic efficacy is LOWER than metoclopramide. Side effects are much less than with metoclopramide; dry mouth, loose stools, headache, rashes, galactorrhea, cardiac arrhythmias on rapid IV injection.Ref:KD Tripathi 8th ed.
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