Abdominal pain with rigidity secondary to the anti-emetic drug metoclopramide.

Publication Type Case Report
Authors Khan N, Razzak J
Journal J Emerg Med
Volume 30
Issue 4
Pagination 411-3
Date Published 05/01/2006
ISSN 0736-4679
Keywords Abdomen, Acute, Abdominal Pain, Antiemetics, Metoclopramide
Abstract We report a case of abdominal pain with rigidity, mimicking an acute abdomen, caused by metoclopramide, a common anti-emetic drug. Extrapyramidal symptoms are commonly reported side-effects of this medication. They generally include involuntary movements of limbs, torticollis, oculogyric crisis, rhythmic protrusion of tongue, trismus, or dystonic reactions resembling tetanus, etc. Abdominal rigidity due to this medication, resembling an acute abdomen, has not been reported previously. This case report illustrates the importance of considering medication side-effects when evaluating a patient with abdominal pain and rigidity.
DOI 10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.07.013
PubMed ID 16740451
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