In summary, metoclopramide induced cardiovascular side effects are rare but can be fatal. There is a risk of arrhythmias which may progress to atrial fibrillation, bradyarrythmia, SVT and cardiac arrest.… Click to show full abstract
In summary, metoclopramide induced cardiovascular side effects are rare but can be fatal. There is a risk of arrhythmias which may progress to atrial fibrillation, bradyarrythmia, SVT and cardiac arrest. The route of drug administration and rate of injection may play a role as causative factor too. In most of these cases, metoclopramide was administered intravenously either peripherally or centrally.
               
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