Metoclopramide induced akathisia during cesarean section

Authors
Cohen, Y Glantz, L Ezri, T Geva, D
Citation
Y. Cohen et al., Metoclopramide induced akathisia during cesarean section, INT J OB AN, 9(2), 2000, pp. 137-139
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA
ISSN journal
0959289X → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
137 - 139
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-289X(200004)9:2<137:MIADCS>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
We report a case of akathisia developed after administration of 2.5 mg meto clopramide for treatment of nausea during cesarean section. The relevant li terature as well as options for prevention and treatment of this phenomenon are reviewed. (C) 2000 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.