Is Raglan (generic name) safe to use during pregnancy?

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Reglan Safety in Pregnancy

I cannot provide a recommendation about Reglan (metoclopramide) safety in pregnancy because none of the provided evidence addresses metoclopramide or Reglan use during pregnancy. The evidence provided discusses antiretroviral drugs for HIV, rhinitis medications, respiratory medications, influenza antivirals, antibiotics, diabetes medications, and various other drug classes, but does not contain any information specific to metoclopramide.

What the Evidence Does NOT Cover

The provided studies focus on:

  • Antiretroviral therapy for HIV - completely unrelated to Reglan 1
  • Rhinitis and allergy medications - antihistamines and decongestants, not antiemetics 1
  • Respiratory medications - bronchodilators and corticosteroids 1
  • Influenza antivirals - amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir, oseltamivir 1
  • Antibiotics (Augmentin) and diabetes medications (Ozempic) 2, 3
  • General medication trends but without specific metoclopramide data 4

Critical Gap in Evidence

To properly answer this question, I would need:

  • FDA drug labeling information for metoclopramide/Reglan
  • Obstetric or gastroenterology guidelines addressing antiemetic use in pregnancy
  • Clinical studies or systematic reviews specifically evaluating metoclopramide safety during pregnancy
  • Teratogenicity data for metoclopramide
  • Pregnancy category classification or current evidence-based recommendations

Clinical Context

Metoclopramide is commonly used for nausea, vomiting, and gastroparesis, conditions that frequently occur during pregnancy. However, without the appropriate evidence documents, I cannot make a recommendation about its safety profile, appropriate trimester use, or risk-benefit considerations.

A proper answer requires evidence specifically addressing metoclopramide/Reglan in pregnancy.

References

Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

Guideline

Safety of Augmentin During Pregnancy

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Guideline

Ozempic Use During Pregnancy: Safety and Management

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

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