Akútna dystónia indukovaná metoklopramidom komplikovaná epileptickými záchvatmi v priebehu abstinenčného syndrómu // SOLEN

Psychiatria pre prax 3/2018

Akútna dystónia indukovaná metoklopramidom komplikovaná epileptickými záchvatmi v priebehu abstinenčného syndrómu

Metoclopramide-induced acute dystonia complicated by epileptic seizures during withdrawal syndrome

Metoclopramide is a dopamine receptor antagonist drug that has been used for treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Acute dystonia is a rare side effect that develops especially in children. We present a case of a 38-year-old man dependent on opiates and benzodiazepines, who had developed acute dystonic reaction to metoclopramide in the presence of other facilitating circumstances.

Keywords: metoclopramide, antiemetic, acute dystonic reaction, adverse effects