Avoid Domperidone in Patients With Heart Disease

March 2015

You'll see new contraindications for domperidone...now that Health Canada is strengthening label warnings again.

Domperidone is often used to improve GI motility...prevent GI symptoms with dopamine agonists for Parkinson's...or used off-label to stimulate milk production in lactating mothers.

A few years ago, Health Canada warned of the small increased risk of heart arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death associated with domperidone...especially in patients over age 60 or on doses over 30 mg/day.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Quick reference drug comparison charts
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get quote

Vaccines Point Out One Child Will Die for Every 10 That Get Tetanus
Diabetes Think of Forxiga as Similar to Invokana for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Suggest Saving Afrezza for Patients Who Balk at Mealtime Insulin Injections
Women's Health Suggest Saving Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy
Metformin Feel More Comfortable Dispensing Metformin in STABLE Kidney Disease
Gastroenterology Avoid Domperidone in Patients With Heart Disease
Respiratory & Allergy Explain Patients May Have a Bitter Taste After Using Dymista
Psoriasis Explain Otezla May Be Safer Than Methotrexate for Plaque Psoriasis
Eating Disorders Suggest Vyvanse for Adults Who Binge Eat More Than 3 Days Per Week
Readmissions Ask for Discharge Orders to Understand Med Changes During Hospitalization
Kidney Stones Suggest Doxazosin for Kidney Stones if Tamsulosin Isn't an Option

Avoid Domperidone in Patients With Heart Disease

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Table of Contents