on 9/6/01 6:17 am, Bill Lord at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Although metoclopramide appears to be commonly used to prevent
> nausea/vomiting following the administration of morphine, a study by
> Talbot-Stern appears to find that the use of prophylactic metoclopramide is
> unnecessary. I would be interested in any comments people have on this
> issue.
I've not used prophylactic metoclopramide with diamorphine for several years
now and have yet to have any significant problems, even during transport. I
titrate the dose gradually - not sure if this helps reduce nausea or not.
Robbie Coull
email: [log in to unmask] website: http://www.coull.net
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