Description
Domperidone is a prescription medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gastroparesis by increasing stomach and bowel movements. It acts as a dopamine antagonist that primarily stays outside the brain, avoiding most central nervous system side effects.
Uses and Indications
Domperidone is used to treat:
Gastrointestinal Issues: Relieves symptoms of slowed stomach emptying (gastroparesis), chronic indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
Parkinson’s Disease Support: Used to manage nausea and vomiting triggered by certain Parkinson’s medications.
Off-Label Lactation: Sometimes prescribed to breastfeeding mothers to help boost breastmilk supply by increasing prolactin levels, though this requires medical supervision.
